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April 09, 2025

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Bar Associations Condemn Targeting of Law Firms

The Election Official Legal Defense Network (EOLDN) relies on volunteer attorneys to defend harassed election officials, regardless of the political climate. We are grateful for […]

• Strengthening Democracy

February 03, 2025

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CEIR is Hiring: Research Interns (Summer 2025)

  This job posting is now closed. To view CEIR’s current openings, please visit our Careers page. CEIR is seeking qualified Research Interns to join […]

• Election Data & Research

November 26, 2024

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CEIR is Hiring: Communications Specialist

This job posting is now closed. To view CEIR’s current openings, please visit our Careers page. CEIR is seeking a dedicated and experienced Communications Specialist […]

November 26, 2024

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CEIR is Hiring: Development Specialist

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November 05, 2024

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How do election officials make sure ballots aren’t lost?

Ballots are always accounted for, from when they are printed to when they are cast to when they are counted to when they are archived.

• Election Technology

November 05, 2024

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How do we know voting technology works right?

Election officials test all voting equipment before each election in a process called 'logic and accuracy testing.'

• Election Technology

November 05, 2024

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Why are recounts conducted?

In the rare instances where there are credible reasons to question the results of the vote count in a specific contest, a recount may be required or requested.

• Election Integrity & Security

November 05, 2024

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How do post-election audits boost confidence in election results?

Routine post-election audits serve as safeguards for the vote counting process and election processes more broadly.

• Election Integrity & Security

November 05, 2024

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Can someone find out who I voted for?

Every voter in the U.S. is guaranteed the right to a secret ballot in general elections.

• Election Integrity & Security

November 05, 2024

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Why do media outlets call the same race at different times?

Outlets calling races on election night may have small differences in data and how they analyze it, resulting in different timing.