Carbajal tells Ojai crowd: "Your vote by mail is secure"; outlines contingency and cybersecurity concerns

When asked about mail-in voting and election interference, Congressman Carbajal emphasized the decentralized nature of U.S. elections and reassured attendees that "Your vote by mail is secure." He said states and local officials administer ballots and that courts and established protocols are protections against interference.

Carbajal also described contingency planning by county election officials, noted local security meetings and warned of proposed reductions to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). He said officials are meeting regularly with election offices and that local law-enforcement and legal observers prepare to respond to potential disruptions.