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DHS Appoints Heather Honey to Election Integrity Role, Prompting Trust Concerns

Critics warn the hire could undermine cooperation with states following reductions to federal election-security programs.

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FILE - Heather Honey, a conservative election researcher, leaves the federal courthouse in Harrisburg, Pa., Oct. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo, File)
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Overview

  • A DHS organizational chart dated Aug. 18 lists Pennsylvania activist Heather Honey as deputy assistant secretary for election integrity in the Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans, a role not shown on a July archive of the site.
  • DHS has not detailed her responsibilities, and two sources told ProPublica she began work last week with the scope of her portfolio still unclear.
  • Election officials and experts, including Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and CEIR’s David Becker, cautioned that the appointment could erode trust and discourage states from sharing information.
  • Honey’s record includes disputed analyses that falsely suggested Pennsylvania had more votes than voters in 2020, work on the Maricopa County audit, and a Verity Vote report Pennsylvania officials said misrepresented “not verified” ballot status data.
  • The move comes after reported cuts to CISA and related election programs in Trump’s second term; Democracy Docket first reported the appointment, while right-leaning outlets defended Honey’s qualifications.