Joe Morelle

U.S. Representative (D-N.Y.-25), ranking member of the House Administration Committee

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Office: United States representative

Born: April 29, 1957, Utica

Party: Democratic Party

Education: Eastridge High School, State University of New York at Geneseo

Previous offices: member of the New York State Assembly

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Democrats demand DHS release withheld election security funds before midterms

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As of September 2026: Co-authored the September 3 letter alongside Padilla

Two months before the midterms, the federal agency built to protect election systems hasn't spent a cent of the money Congress told it to use. Top Democrats on both election committees are demanding the Department of Homeland Security release $39.6 million earmarked for local election security, with a response due September 9.

Updated Sep 6