EAC awards $19M to Wisconsin, $18.4M to Minnesota for election security
Federal awards data recorded two formula grants from the Election Assistance Commission on Sept. 11, 2026, totaling $37.4 million to improve election administration and security.
By Marisol Vega · 7wFederal awards data shows the Election Assistance Commission awarded $19M to the Elections Commission Wisconsin and $18.4M to the State of Minnesota Secretary of State on Sept. 11, 2026, both under formula grants for election administration and security improvements.
The two awards, recorded on USASpending.gov, are formula grants (a) with the stated purpose "to improve the administration of elections for federal office, including to enhance election technology and make election security improvements."
Outlays to date on the Wisconsin award, EAC-ELSEC18WI, stand at $3.38M. Outlays on the Minnesota award, EAC-ELSEC18MN, stand at $3.57M.
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