Start Time
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 1:30 PM
End Time
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 3:30 PM
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Please note: The above start and end times for this event reflect Eastern Standard Time (EST).
On Wednesday, February 18, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) held a hearing on Election Audit Standards in the agency’s Washington, DC hearing room. During the event, election officials and audit professionals discussed ways they are effectively using audits to boost public trust in elections.
Request for Comment: Election Audit Standards: The EAC is requesting public comment on the proposed Voluntary National Election Audit Standards. More information on the public comment process is available on the Federal Register Notice. View the draft standards here or download the Word document below.
WHERE: This event was livestreamed on the EAC's YouTube channel and held in person at the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001.
PUBLIC REGISTRATION LINK: Registration for this event has closed.