Illinois State Board Of Elections Takes Steps To Ensure Voter Security

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Illinois State Board Of Elections Takes Steps To Ensure Voter Security

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Illinois State Board of Elections experienced a data breach of electronic voter database in July of 2016. But general concerns regarding Russian hacking is not a new concern, in fact, the issue of cyber security has been a recurring topic in the national media dialogue. As Illinois voters prepare to cast their ballots for the primaries, Morning Shift discusses the number of steps that Illinois State Board of Elections is taking to ensure voter security.

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Matt Dietrich, Public Information Officer for Illinois State Board of Elections