Comprehensive Election Security Assessment
A joint assessment by the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security concluded that foreign interference activities did not materially affect the 2022 U.S. midterm elections. The declassified report, released following extensive intelligence community analysis, confirms that while foreign actors attempted various influence operations, these efforts did not compromise electoral infrastructure or significantly impact voting processes.
Foreign Actor Activity Documented
The assessment identified multiple incidents involving Russian, Iranian, and Chinese actors who attempted to conduct influence operations targeting the 2022 electoral process. However, intelligence analysis determined these activities did not achieve meaningful penetration of election infrastructure or successful manipulation of voting systems across the country.
Election Infrastructure Protection
Federal agencies documented successful defense of electoral systems through enhanced cybersecurity monitoring, post-election audits, and comprehensive physical and cybersecurity protocols for voting systems nationwide. The coordinated defense efforts effectively neutralized foreign interference attempts while maintaining electoral integrity.
Intelligence Community Coordination
The joint assessment demonstrates improved coordination between intelligence agencies and election security officials, building on lessons learned from previous election cycles. The comprehensive approach enabled real-time threat identification and rapid response to foreign interference attempts.