Newsletter: CEIR celebrates ‘triumph of public service’
We knew going into this election that it would be very close, and that about half the nation would be extremely disappointed. But we also confirmed that our election system, overseen by hundreds of thousands of public servants of both parties, is resilient and secure, capable of delivering clear and verifiable results even under tremendous stress. Despite years of disinformation and attacks, despite efforts from foreign adversaries and domestic grifters to undermine our confidence, our electoral system persevered. Nationwide, we saw the second most ballots cast and the second highest turnout rate in the last 100 years in 2024 (second only to 2020), and despite bomb threats and other isolated incidents, the election was conducted with few problems – even lines were manageable, thanks to the fact that around 55% of all voters cast their ballots early. While it’s understandable that the nation is divided about the political outcomes, we can unite around the achievement of our election officials, who once again demonstrated the resilience of American democracy. There will be much work to do in the coming years, to guard against future attacks on the institutions and guardrails that protect the rights of American citizens and our republican system of government, and CEIR will be there, with our sleeves rolled up to do the heavy lifting, with your support. But we enter these next several years with a strong democratic foundation, thanks to the men and women who serve us as election officials. As we head into this week of Thanksgiving, it is to them that I give thanks.
Yours,
David Becker
Executive Director and Founder
The Center for Election Innovation & Research
“False on their face”: Becker addresses conspiracies following different election outcomes
CEIR’s David Becker addressed mis- and disinformation about “missing ballots,” Starlink voting machines, and mischaracterization of split votes, calling these claims of fraud “familiar,” and “false on their face”. He emphasized the resilience of the U.S. election system, celebrating the swift, diligent work of election officials, who, once again, overcame challenges to deliver a secure and fair election.
Becker backs election system, pushes back against conspiracies
“It is, for all intents and purposes, impossible to steal a big national election.” Watch CEIR Executive Director David Becker discuss the safeguards in place that make U.S. elections secure.
Save the date: Support strong elections
In 2024, election officials across America delivered a triumph of public service. This Giving Tuesday, December 3, help CEIR continue strengthening election administration through:
- Legal protection for election officials
- Evidence-based research driving policy solutions
- Accurate, nonpartisan information reaching millions through public education and media partnerships
Americans deserve to trust our elections. We hope you’ll consider supporting strong elections on Giving Tuesday this year!
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