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My Statement to the U.N. re: Increasing Democratic Participation (or, What I Did With My Summer Vacation)…

June 15, 2017

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As news continues to trickle out about efforts of other nations to interfere and tamper with American elections, the line between working in U.S. elections […]

The Facts About Election “Hacking” and a Plan to Counter the Threat

June 21, 2017

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This morning, the Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a hearing on “Russian Interference in the 2016 Elections.” This comes in the context of recent revelations from former […]

Vote Centers Lead to Cost Savings and Other Administrative Efficiencies

March 16, 2017

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2016 saw more states than ever before use vote centers for early or Election Day voting.  In addition to providing multiple locations for voters to […]

Five Things To Watch For On Election Day

November 08, 2016

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1. Heavy turnout in the morning, lighter but still heavy turnout in the evening. While there is some variation, the busiest time for voting will […]

Five Things We Know About Tomorrow’s Election

November 07, 2016

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1. It’s exceedingly difficult to hack or rig an election. Despite hysteria to the contrary, it is nearly impossible to hack or rig the outcome […]

Thoughts on Election Security and Voter Confidence

September 15, 2016

7 min read

We once again find ourselves in the hyper-partisan season of a presidential election, where both sides make claims about the process for political advantage while […]

Newsletter: A visit with local election officials

March 14, 2024

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A Note from the Executive Director I was able to visit Michigan on its Presidential Primary Election Day recently. I love visiting voting sites, and […]

Is voting by mail secure, and how can I know my mail-in vote is counted?

March 26, 2024

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Voting by mail is not only safe and secure, it’s an integral component of keeping our elections secure and accessible.

Can and should we count ballots faster?

February 27, 2024

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Ballots are counted faster and more efficiently now than ever before. Speed must never compromise accuracy.

How Easy is it to Vote Early in Your State?

April 12, 2021

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The 2020 election cycle was the most secure election in American history. Voter lists were more accurate, there were more secure paper ballots, more states […]