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August 28, 2024
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Newsletter: Defending election integrity, confronting threats to certification, and more
“Counting the Vote,” a Firing Line special with Margaret Hoover on PBS In recent years, election administration has faced unprecedented scrutiny, and as November draws […]
Read MoreAugust 02, 2024
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American Bar Association names CEIR an ‘Unsung Hero of Democracy’
The American Bar Association (ABA) has named the Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR) a recipient of the 2024 Unsung Heroes of Democracy […]
Read MoreMay 27, 2024
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Why CEIR’s ‘fiercely nonpartisan’ identity is vital to our work
A fiercely nonpartisan identity is arguably the most important fact about CEIR, one without which its work would be impossible.
Read MoreMarch 05, 2024
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What is the Election Official Legal Defense Network?
In the midst of unprecedented threats and harassment against election officials, a nationwide network of pro bono legal support is available to defend those on the front line of democracy.
Read MoreFebruary 08, 2024
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‘Engaged’ Supreme Court hears Trump ballot exclusion arguments
The US Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump v. Anderson, a case to decide whether Donald Trump should be disqualified from the 2024 presidential ballot in Colorado.
Read MoreFebruary 06, 2024
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Unanimous: DC circuit court strikes down Trump’s blanket immunity argument
The court ruled that no president, including Trump, has blanket immunity for criminal acts they might commit while they are in office.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
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Webinar: The State of Democracy in the U.S. and Around the World with The Carter Center
David Becker, CEIR Executive Director, and Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center, discussed the current state of American democracy and concerns about the 2024 […]
Read MoreJune 29, 2023
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Newsletter: Moore v. Harper, Ahead to 2024, and more
A Note from Executive Director David Becker Some quick thoughts on this week’s Moore v. Harper decision in the Supreme Court. This case is extremely […]
Read MoreJune 01, 2023
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Readout from the Summit on American Democracy
A Note from Executive Director David Becker CEIR recently hosted the Summit on American Democracy in Washington, D.C. Attending and speaking were election officials from […]
Read MoreMarch 22, 2023
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Newsletter: Newest Threats to American Democracy
In the past year, attacks fueled by disinformation have led to some states--all Republican led--to diminish their own ability to maintain election integrity.
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