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U.S. Election Assistance Commission Announces 2021 Clearinghouse Award Winners
April 21 , 2022

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Announces 2021 Clearinghouse Award Winners

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April 05 , 2022

EAC Adopts Voluntary Voting System Guidelines Lifecycle Policy

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April 01 , 2022

EAC Issues Report on Tennessee Voting System Anomaly

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