This DHS Official Oversees the Security of Federal Elections. He Wants to Ban Voting Machines.

ProPublicaCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Doug Bock ClarkMarch 14, 2026 at 07:00 PM
This DHS Official Oversees the Security of Federal Elections. He Wants to Ban Voting Machines.

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David Harvilicz, a top DHS official overseeing election infrastructure security, including voting machines, has publicly advocated for banning voting machines in federal elections, citing their vulnerability. He co-founded a company with someone involved in promoting debunked conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and has questioned Democratic electoral victories. Experts and current/former DHS officials express concern about Harvilicz's role, given his past statements and the administration's efforts to re-litigate the 2020 election. They worry his involvement could undermine public confidence in elections. The DHS provided a general statement about its commitment to secure elections but did not address specific questions about Harvilicz.

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