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On May 27, 2021 Vice Chair Thomas Hicks and Commissioner Ben Hovland wrote to the commissioner of Major League Baseball encouraging MLB to recognize and celebrate election workers, who protected the health of voters, election officials, and our democracy in the midst of a global pandemic, during this year’s All-Star game in Denver.

 

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Thursday March 4, 2021

 Annual “Clearie” Awards promote the development and use of best practices in election administration

PRESS RELEASE
February 24, 2021

 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Commissioner Donald Palmer began his year-long term as Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Chairman Palmer will continue to serve alongside newly-elected EAC Vice Chairman Thomas Hicks, and EAC Commissioners Christy McCormick and Ben Hovland.

PRESS RELEASE
February 17, 2021

Results show progress made but obstacles remain for voters with disabilities