Election Administration
A Conversation with Jason Kander on Mental Heath
Mental health is a critical issue when it comes to a person’s overall health and impacts people just as much as physical health.
Wednesday, July 26, 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
HRT-01599
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Manufacturer
Impacted Device/System
This ECO affects Data/Build, Central, Scan, and Reader software in the Verity Voting 2.7 system.
Date Submitted by Manufacturer
06/28/2023
Date Approved by EAC
07/21/2023
Short Description of Changes
This ECO makes enhancements to Printed Vote Records (PVRs) to maximize the number of voter selections on each sheet and to improve usability. These enhancements include a new condensed PVR template that increases the number of choices per PVR sheet by displaying two sets of columns, relocation of header fields on PVR sheets, and automatic PVR short names refresh in Verity Data.
Additional Documentation
Election Administration
Election Administration in College Communities
College students often face unique challenges and questions regarding the voting process.
Friday, July 21, 2023
U.S. Election Assistance Commission Public Meeting - August 2, 2023
Please join the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) for a public discussion about voter education research and ideas for 2024, the EAC and poll worker recruitment, and innovation in voter outreach and engagement.
Start Time
Wednesday, August 02, 2023 1:00 PMUNS 1029
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Testing Lab
Impacted Device/System
FreedomVote Scan (FVS) using OpenElect 2.2 and 2.2.3
Date Submitted by Manufacturer
07/17/0023
Date Approved by EAC
07/20/2023
Short Description of Changes
A modification of the carry handle of the FVS. The handle will be changed to a Nylon to provide additional strength and flexibility, with a longer screw, washer and nut.
Additional Documentation
UNS-1028
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Testing Lab
Impacted Device/System
FVS
OpenElect 2.2
OpenElect 2.2.3
Date Submitted by Manufacturer
06/28/2023
Date Approved by EAC
07/06/2023
Short Description of Changes
An adaption to mount an FVS atop of an OVO ballot box. The new lid was designed so current OVO customers with ballot boxes can upgrade to new FVS precinct scanner.
Additional Documentation
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
Commissioner Thomas Hicks Visits Brussels with Members of the European Parliament
Commissioner Thomas Hicks visited Brussels, Belgium to participate in a discussion with members of the European Parliament about out-of-country voting.
Wednesday, July 5, 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