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U.S. Election Assistance Commission Announces Appointment Of Steven Frid As Executive Director
January 17 , 2023

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Announces Appointment Of Steven Frid As Executive Director

EAC Launches Seventh Annual National Clearinghouse Awards to Recognize Best Practices and Innovation in U.S. Election Administration
January 17 , 2023

EAC Launches Seventh Annual National Clearinghouse Awards to Recognize Best Practices and Innovation in U.S. Election Administration

EAC Commissioners accredit second Voting System Test Laboratory to test voting systems to Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0
December 23 , 2022

EAC Commissioners accredit second Voting System Test Laboratory to test voting systems to Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0

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