Local Auditor Candidate Emphasizes Cybersecurity and Transparency for Election Security in Washington
Heather Lee, a candidate for County Auditor in Washington, has outlined her approach to addressing concerns about election security, focusing on cybersecurity, ballot security, chain of custody, staffing, and misinformation. Lee advocates for a proactive strategy that includes reviewing security procedures, ensuring proper tracking and securing of ballots, maintaining strong cybersecurity measures, and providing comprehensive training for staff to handle unexpected situations. She also emphasizes the importance of learning from other counties, citing her engagement with the Thurston County Auditor’s office to identify best practices. A core tenet of her approach is transparency, aiming to ensure that the public understands how elections are conducted and has confidence in the safeguards in place. Lee acknowledges the federal government's role in protecting voting rights, enforcing federal law, and providing resources and cybersecurity support, but stresses that elections in Washington are administered unde...
