Federal Executive Branch Agencies Roles and Responsibilities in United States Elections

In the United States, states have primary responsibility for the administration of federal elections. Federal departments and agencies work to: 1. assist states in protecting the security of our voting systems and related infrastructure; 2. protect the right to vote; 3. address unlawful threats of violence and physical harm against election officials and workers; 4. identify and counter foreign malign influence activities directed at U.S. elections; 5. combat election fraud and campaign finance violations; and 6. provide access to relevant information relating to the elections.