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Lessening Lines on Election Day and Measuring the Results: A 2018 Clearie Contender

This week, the EAC launched the fourth annual Clearinghouse Awards, better known as the “Clearies.” In conjunction with our call for submissions, during September and October, we are highlighting past Clearie entrants and awardees. Recently, I interviewed Michele White, Director of Elections and General Registrar for Virginia’s Prince William County Office of Elections, regarding their 2018 Clearie submission.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Election Administration

Register to Vote and Keep Your Promise

Registering to vote is much more than a bureaucratic formality. It’s a promise to participate in shaping our representative democracy by casting your ballot.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Election Administration

Voter List Maintenance: News and Updates

In the coming weeks, the EAC will revisit some of the efforts made by election officials to keep voter rolls accurate, as well as highlight and update related research and news. Today, we focus on Virginia and its detailed information on how voter list maintenance is conducted.
Friday, March 9, 2018
Election Administration

A 2018 Clearie Contender: Tools for Achieving Website Accessibility

In early September, the EAC will kick off the submission period for the fourth annual 2019 Clearinghouse Awards. Dubbed the “Clearies” for short, the national effort celebrates best practices in election administration and helps advance the EAC’s clearinghouse responsibilities under the Help America Vote Act.
Friday, August 16, 2019
Election Administration

EAC Providing Valuable Support for Election Officials, Voters Ahead of 2020 Elections

In recent weeks, EAC Commissioners and staff have packed their bags and crisscrossed the nation to participate in conferences hosted by state and local election officials, as well as national gatherings of the National Association of Secretaries of State, the National Association of State Election Directors, the National Association of Counties and the International Association of Government Officials. The EAC’s four Commissioners have already visited 25 states in the first half of this year.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Election Administration

The Role of Design in the Vote-By-Mail Process: Envelopes Get Their Day in the Sun

EAC staff enjoys learning from and hearing about the experiences of stakeholders in the election community. A recent discussion with Drew Davies, owner and design director of Oxide Design Co., provides insight that may be of interest to those curious about the design aspect of vote by mail materials.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Election Administration

EAC Releases New Resources Supporting Language Accessibility in Elections

According to U.S. Census Bureau data, there are nearly 26 million people in the U.S with limited English proficiency and more than 66 millions who speak a language other than English at home. Such individuals can face challenges when attempting to register to vote and cast a ballot. The EAC is pleased to announce our newest resources that seek to strengthen language accessibility and help election officials serve voters with language needs.
Monday, April 1, 2019
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