Governor Meyer Establishes Election Security Task Force in Delaware

Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order 19 establishing a statewide task force aimed at strengthening election security, addressing risks such as cybersecurity threats and misinformation, and reinforcing public confidence in Delaware’s electoral process. The group will include state officials, law enforcement, and other partners to coordinate prevention and response efforts. Governor Meyer said the order reaffirms the state’s responsibility to administer elections that are secure and trusted, and positions Delaware to respond if federal actions threaten the integrity of the electoral process. The Task Force will meet regularly and provide recommendations to the Governor, including reports in advance of primary and general elections and a comprehensive post-election assessment. The Executive Order takes effect immediately. The full text can be found at this link: https://governor.delaware.gov/executive-orders/executive-order-19/.