It's been a decade since Russians attacked Illinois' voter registry. Is your info safe now?

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date March 16, 2026, 9 p.m.
Last Updated March 16, 2026, 9 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/its-been-a-decade-since-russians-attacked-illinois-voter-registry-is-your-info-safe-now/3908938/

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Tuesday’s primary election is almost at the 10-year mark since Russian hackers gained access to Illinois' voter data - a watershed moment in election security - that to this day prompts a simple question: is my ballot secure? Securing your vote is not as easy as simply posting up some election judg...