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U.S. Election Assistance Commission Reaches Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0 Migration Deadline – VVSG 1.0 Systems Still in Use and Certified to Highest Standard

After November 15th, all applications for voting systems to be newly certified by the EAC must be for VVSG 2.0 or limited maintenance modifications to existing EAC-certified systems. New systems will require time to be developed, certified, and fielded for use in elections – dependent upon local and state procurement policies – while existing systems certified by the EAC to VVSG 1.0 remain secure.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Press Releases

EAC Commissioners Issue Joint Statement on Suspicious Letters to Election Officials

“The EAC will continue working with federal and state partners to ensure election officials can go about their work safely”

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Press Releases

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Announces Revamped Help America Vote College Program to Encourage Students to Become Poll Workers

The $1 million grant program is intended to increase poll worker recruitment; Local and state election offices, nonprofit organizations, and accredited colleges are eligible to apply starting Nov. 16.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Press Releases

New Report Released on Federal Voluntary Program for Testing and Certification of Electronic Poll Books

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Report Shows Results of its Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Pilot Program, Which Aims to Standardize Device Security, Accessibility, and Usability.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Press Releases

First-of-its-Kind Accessibility Training Series Prepares Election Workers to Assist Voters with Disabilities

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission Releases “Accessible Elections - Information for Election Officials” Video Training Series Conducted in Partnership with the National Center for Accessible Media.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Press Releases

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Celebrates Third National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Thanking Civic Volunteers and Inspiring New Generations of Americans to Volunteer

Established in 2020, the goal of the event is to raise awareness about the importance of poll workers and inspire Americans to play a role in strengthening our electoral process.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Press Releases

EAC Commissioners Issue Joint Statement Celebrating the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Help America Vote Act, which established the EAC, ensures that all voters with disabilities have the right to mark, cast, and verify their ballots privately and independently.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Press Releases

New Study Examines Accessibility of Elections for Americans with Disabilities

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Releases “Disability and Voting Accessibility in the 2022 Elections,” Conducted in Partnership with Rutgers University

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Press Releases

Nation’s Most Comprehensive Report on 2022 Midterm Election Administration and Voting Data Now Available

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s 2022 Election Administration and Voting Survey (EAVS) Shows How Voting Has and Has Not Changed Since Pandemic

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Statement

EAC Commissioners Issue Joint Statement on Released Report on Dominion ImageCast X Component

EAC Commissioners Issue Joint Statement on Released Report on Dominion ImageCast X Component

Friday, June 16, 2023

Press Releases

24 Election Offices Across the Country Recognized for Excellence in Election Administration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 23, 2023

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Announces Winners of 7th Annual Clearinghouse Awards

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Press Releases

EAC Commissioners Issue Joint Statement Recognizing 30th Anniversary of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 19, 2023

EAC Commissioners Issue Joint Statement Recognizing 30th Anniversary of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

Friday, May 19, 2023

Press Releases

EAC Releases Updated Election Management Guidelines to Assist Local and State Election Officials

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S.

Monday, March 13, 2023

Press Releases

Commissioner Christy McCormick Begins Term as U.S. Election Assistance Commission Chairwoman

WASHINGTON, D.C.—  Today, Commissioner Christy A. McCormick began her year-long term as Chairwoman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), a position she has previously held twice before during her time at the EAC.

Friday, February 24, 2023

Press Releases

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s Local Leadership Council Approves Initial Committee Bylaws During its Virtual Meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, February 21, the U.S.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Press Releases

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, January 17, the U.S.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Press Releases

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

Washington DC – Today, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announced the appointment of Steven Frid as the new executive director of the agency.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Press Releases

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

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, the U.S.

Friday, December 23, 2022

Press Releases

EAC Commissioners accredit first Voting System Testing Lab to test voting systems to Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Tuesday, November 15, the U.S.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Press Releases

EAC Commissioners Issue Joint Statement Recognizing Dedication of Election Officials and Election Workers

PRESS RELEASE
November 7, 2022
For Immediate Release

Monday, November 7, 2022

Press Releases

The EAC Recognizes the 20th Anniversary of Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

October 27, 2022 

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Press Releases

The EAC Recognizes Disability Voting Rights Week

September 13, 2022 

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) recognized Disability Voting Rights Week by reaffirming its dedication to helping election officials serve voters with disabilities.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Press Releases

The EAC and the Pepperdine University School Of Public Policy To Host “HAVA At 20: Building Trust In Elections”

MEDIA ADVISORY
August 30, 2022

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Press Releases

The EAC Marks August 16 as "Help America Vote Day"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2022

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Press Releases

U.S. EAC Releases “Disability, the Voting Process, and the Digital Divide” Study

For Immediate Release
July 26, 2022

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Testing & Certification

EAC Issues Advisory on Dominion ImageCast X Component

Introduction

Friday, June 3, 2022

Testing & Certification

EAC Approves Measure to Address Missouri Voting Machine Anomaly

May 20, 2022

Friday, May 20, 2022

Press Releases

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2022

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

The Annual Clearinghouse Awards Recognize 20 Jurisdictions for Best Practices in Election Administration.

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Press Releases

EAC Adopts Voluntary Voting System Guidelines Lifecycle Policy

April 5, 2022

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Press Releases

EAC Issues Report on Tennessee Voting System Anomaly

April 1, 2022

Friday, April 1, 2022

Press Releases

EAC Schedules Vote for the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines Lifecycle Policy

March 31, 2022

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Press Releases

Commissioner Thomas Hicks Begins Term as U.S. Election Assistance Commission Chairman

PRESS RELEASE
February 24, 2022

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Press Releases

EAC to Host Virtual Language Access Roundtable

February 14, 2022

Monday, February 14, 2022

Press Releases

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Announces Appointment of Mark A. Robbins as Interim Executive Director

February 8, 2022

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Press Releases

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Releases 2021 Annual Report

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Statement

EAC Commissioners Issue Joint Statement Recognizing National Poll Worker Recruitment Day and the Critical Need for Election Workers

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Press Releases

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Announces Departure of Executive Director Mona Harrington

For Immediate Release
January 21, 2022

Friday, January 21, 2022

Press Releases

Submission Period Opens for EAC’s Sixth Annual Clearinghouse Awards

The 2021 Clearies will Honor Best Practices in Election Administration and Celebrate Promising Results Achieved through HAVA Grant Funds

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Press Releases

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Announces January 25th as Second Annual National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Encourages More Americans to Become Election Workers

January 10, 2022

Monday, January 10, 2022

EAC Issues Statement on HAVA CARES Grant Funds

December 14, 2021

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Press Releases

Election Assistance Commission Releases Language Access Program Checklist and Expanded Translations Of Glossary of Election Terminology

For Immediate Release
December 9, 2021

Thursday, December 9, 2021

EAC Releases First Native American Translations of National Mail Voter Registration Form

11/21/2021

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month, this form is now available in Yup’ik, Navajo, and Apache languages.

Monday, November 22, 2021

EAC Statement Regarding Board of Advisors

For Immediate Release
November 15, 2021

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission issued the following statement:

Monday, November 15, 2021

Press Releases

EAC Releases Comprehensive Guide on Post-Election Audits Across the Country

For Immediate Release
November 9, 2021

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Press Releases

EAC Commissioners Issue Joint Statement Recognizing the Exemplary Work of Election Officials, Staff, and Poll Workers

For Immediate Release
November 5, 2021

Friday, November 5, 2021

Press Releases

The EAC Names Brianna Schletz as Commission's Next Inspector General

For Immediate Release
October 14, 2021

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Press Releases

The EAC Celebrates National Disability Voter Registration Week and Reaffirms Commitment to Helping Election Officials Serve Voters with Disabilities

For Immediate Release
September 13, 2021

Monday, September 13, 2021

Press Releases

U.S. Election Assistance Commission Releases 2020 Election Administration and Voting Survey

The implementation of the 2020 EAVS marks the ninth iteration of the national survey

Monday, August 16, 2021

Press Releases

EAC Commissioners Issue Joint Statement Celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the ADA

For Immediate Release
July 26, 2021

Monday, July 26, 2021

Press Releases

CISA and Partners Hold Annual Election Security Exercise

More than 1,000 Election Partners Participate in 3-Day “Tabletop the Vote”

July 20, 2021

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

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