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The resources below are designed to help election officials promote transparency in their election processes.
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Observers & Transparency Resources
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Quick Start Guide: Poll Watchers
Guide intended to familiarize local election officials with general considerations around poll watchers and how they can be accommodated at different parts of the election process.
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Best Practices: Public Records Requests
Compilation of best practices related to handling public records requests, including information on developing public records policies, FAQs, and physical accommodations such as public reading rooms.
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Local, State, & National Poll Watcher Resources
Page compiling state and local resources on poll watchers and/or election observers directly from election offices. Also includes national guidance from the EAC and others.
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Trust, Transparency, & Observers Checklist
Best practices and other resources about various trust & transparency topics, including award-winning strategies from election offices across the country.
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Trust, Transparency, & Observers Resources for New Election Officials
Part of the 2024 Presidential Election Readiness series, this YouTube video features a discussion about how election officials can can instill confidence in voters by demonstrating transparency, communicating effectively, and allowing public observation.
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Election Observers Explainer
Brief explainer covering the three main types of election observation allowed by states, with relevant case studies.