David Becker
United StatesactivistMale4.5Global Dominance: 0.10%David Becker is a former Justice Department attorney and the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, where he advises election administrators on both sides of the political spectrum. He recently commented on President Trump's executive order regarding voting policies, emphasizing the challenges that military voters face and highlighting the importance of ensuring secure and accessible voting for those serving overseas.
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David Becker, a former Justice Department lawyer who now advises election officials, expects the new requirements will be blocked in the courts.
Trump admin plans to use DHS funds to force states election changesUnited States· 2026-06-22
David Becker, an election law expert, expressed concerns about Pulte's appointment and its implications for election integrity.
Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundredsUnited States· 2026-06-19
David Becker, the director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, stated that foreigners are currently not a significant threat to the electoral system.
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Switzerland· 2026-02-18
David Becker, a nonpartisan expert on voting procedures, stated that only state legislatures and Congress have the authority to regulate elections.
Can Trump ‘nationalize’ US elections? The Constitution might get in the wayUnited States· 2026-02-09
David Becker, an election law expert, stated that Gabbard has absolutely no authority or reason to be present during the execution of a warrant on a county election office.
What does Tulsi Gabbard’s job as director of national intelligence have to do with elections?United States· 2026-02-05
David Becker explained that the founders were correct in stating that the president has no power over elections.
¿Qué significa que Trump quiera “nacionalizar” las elecciones en Estados Unidos?
Guatemala· 2026-02-05
David Becker, the executive director of a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, told CNN that voting machines are subject to regular testing and a strict chain of custody.
Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto RicoUnited States· 2026-02-05David Becker, a nonpartisan expert on voting procedures, stated that only state legislatures and Congress have the authority to regulate elections.
Can Trump ‘nationalize’ US elections? The Constitution might get in the wayUnited States· 2026-02-04David Becker is the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research who criticized Trump's understanding of the Constitution.
Analysis: When Trump makes election threats, it’s best to believe himUnited States· 2026-02-03
David Becker said Gabbard’s trip to Fulton County could be a boon for any criminal defense.
Tulsi Gabbard inserts herself into 2020 election fraud probeUnited States· 2026-02-01
David Becker noted that the 2020 election in Georgia is the most scrutinized election in history.
Analysis: Why is Tulsi Gabbard involved in seizing 2020 ballots? How election conspiracies could affect the midtermsUnited States· 2026-01-30
David Becker, a former DOJ attorney, said Bondi pressing the dispute in her letter to Walz 'appears to be desperation.'
Bondi’s injection of voter roll demands into Minneapolis ICE tensions draws claims of ‘ransom’United States· 2026-01-27
David Becker is the director of the Voting Systems Research Center who criticized the actions of the government.
La ministra Pam Bondi: «Dateci i dati elettorali e ritireremo gli agenti da Minneapolis». I Dem: è un ricatto
Italy· 2026-01-27
David Becker commented that the rebrand of Dominion was clumsy but does not change the integrity of the voting process.
Exclusive: Dominion Voting’s new owner pledges impartiality, says, ‘I’m not on anybody’s side’United States· 2025-11-17
David Becker expressed that Americans should be very concerned about the DOJ’s moves regarding voter data.
Trump administration demands state voter data, including partial Social Security numbersUnited States· 2025-09-01
David Becker, executive director of the nonprofit Centre for Election Innovation and Research, said DHS used to have real credibility in its advisory role on elections.
Trump promises use executive order to impose ID requirements on every voter in US elections
Australia· 2025-08-31
David Becker, founder and executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, said in a Monday message to CNN.
Fact check: Trump falsely claims US is only country that uses mail-in votingUnited States· 2025-08-19
David Becker, founder and executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, said in a Monday message to CNN that elections are more secure than ever before.
Fact check: Trump repeats false Ukraine aid figure while sitting with ZelenskyUnited States· 2025-08-18
David Becker is the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research who commented on the uncertainty faced by election officials.
Trump and his allies mount a pressure campaign against US elections ahead of the midtermsUnited States· 2025-08-02
David Becker, a former Justice Department attorney, leads the Center for Election Innovation & Research.
Trump’s election order would add barriers for military votersUnited States· 2025-04-06
