Washington Defends Election Security | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Washington election officials are firmly countering claims that China hacked voter data or compromised mail-in voting systems, with state leaders emphasizing robust security measures and zero evidence of foreign interference. While President Trump alleged China stole millions of voter records, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs clarified that public voter registration data isn’t inherently vulnerable — and even if foreign actors like Russia or Iran accessed it, that doesn’t equal election manipulation. King County officials added that their systems are offline, heavily monitored, and use secure…