State and Local Election Security Act of 2026

The State and Local Election Security Act of 2026 establishes a new federal grant program to assist states and local governments in improving election administration and security. Under this program, eligible states receive funding based on their voting age population to modernize election infrastructure and prepare for security threats, with a requirement that states pass at least 50% of the funds to local election officials. The legislation also authorizes $5 billion in total funding over three years and directs $150 million to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to support the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of eligible territories for election funding to include the Northern Mariana Islands and other territories with congressional delegates.