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This possibility would weaken our defenses at a time when we know Russia, China, and Iran are actively trying to disrupt American elections.

Here’s what’s happening:

🚨 Election cybersecurity personnel at Homeland Security have been placed on leave —leaving states without critical expertise on cyber threats.

🚨 Key Homeland Security programs face possible cuts —including penetration testing, where experts simulate cyberattacks to find vulnerabilities in state election systems.

🚨 Funding for election security is disappearing —even though both Democratic and Republican secretaries of state have warned that this would put election officials at a dangerous disadvantage.

As Minnesota’s Secretary of State, I refuse to let these cuts put our elections at risk. But I need your help.

We need to raise $15,000 this week to combat disinformation and ensure Minnesota remains a leader in election security. Will you chip in today? [[link removed]]

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This is a national security issue. These services were offered after U.S. intelligence agencies confirmed that foreign governments attempted to hack American election systems in 2016.

Foreign adversaries will exploit this moment to spread lies and chaos. But with your help, we can fight back with the truth.

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Thank you for standing with me,

Steve





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