John,

With new technology comes new threats to our election system.

That’s why Governor Holcomb signed HEA 1116, which safeguards our electronic voting systems with common-sense rules and regulations.

Our elections have been safe and secure in Indiana, but this bill sets our state up to thwart nefarious actors in the future by adding new levels of transparency and security.

Here is a brief breakdown of the bill:

• Requires that an individual must provide either their Indiana driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number to apply for an absentee ballot.
• Requires voter-verifiable paper audit trails in every county by 2024, allowing for additional post-election audits and for voters to independently verify their vote was correctly recorded.
• Extends the Secretary of State’s cybersecurity contract to protect against potential attacks.

Governor Holcomb’s signing of HEA 1116 reaffirms his commitment to safeguarding our electronic election system and maintaining our election integrity in Indiana.

As always, Eric is proud to have your support. 

Sincerely,
Holcomb Crew