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Proclamation recognizing the Blue Ribbon Commission on Pennsylvania’s Election Security.
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WHEREAS, The Blue Ribbon Commission on Pennsylvania’s Election Security was founded in May 2018 by David Hickton from the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security, and he has co-chaired the Commission alongside Paul McNulty. It was formed amongst growing concerns over security of the voting machines and the impossibility of election officials to audit the results of an election; and
WHEREAS, The Blue Ribbon Commission on Pennsylvania’s Election Security, an independent, bipartisan civic leadership organization, has dedicated its efforts towards ensuring voter protection and security. It has advanced Pennsylvania government through citizen engagement and policy advocacy; and
WHEREAS, composed of 21 appointed Commissioners, The Commission strives to bring awareness to the cyber vulnerabilities that Pennsylvania’s voting machines face; and
WHEREAS, voter fraud is a serious issue that has been heavily researched by The Commission. As the country’s election infrastructure ages, it becomes more at-risk for election fraud and malfunctions. The Commission is taking steps to ensure that risk decreases; and
WHEREAS, The Commission, through research, has developed multiple suggestions on how to secure voter safety and determine the most effective ballot system for Pennsylvania voters such as: the better training of poll workers in the event of equipment failure, paper ballots in addition to electronic ones for auditing purposes, and requiring an audit to ensure that the votes were counted correctly; and
WHEREAS, The Commission researched the cybersecurity surrounding voter registration data and the ability of the state’s system to survive and recover from an attack. This promotes cyber defense with strong and extensive contingency planning. The Commission asks that Pennsylvania’s officials work together to re...
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