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Election Administration

Port Huron Township Models Best Practices with Simplified Poll Worker Training

In November of 2017, the EAC announced the winners of our annual national competition for best practices in election administration, also known as the “Clearies.” Leading up to the 2018 elections, we will be periodically highlighting both Clearie winners and entries that didn’t receive an award, but still provide good models for election officials. It is our hope these best practices will help election officials enhance their processes and prepare for future elections.
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Commissioner Christy McCormick

Elections Happen Often, But There Are Always Improvements Officials Can Make

The cyclical nature of elections sometimes brings to mind the classic Bill Murray film, “Groundhog Day,” which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. It took Phil Connors multiple attempts to “get it right” when dealing with the unexpected, but election officials don’t have that same luxury of time.
Friday, February 2, 2018
Recount Ready

Sherrie Swensen, Clerk, Salt Lake County, Utah

We continue the “Recount Ready” series with Sherrie Swensen, Clerk, Salt Lake County, Utah, and member of the EAC’s Standards Board. Below Sherrie reflects on nearly three decades in election administration, sharing her and her office’s experiences with close elections, recounts and election contests.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Election Administration

Looking Back at the EAC Summit: The 2018 Federal Election

More than 175 election officials, voting rights activists, academics and others in the election community attended the EAC summit, which featured keynote speakers and expert on topics such as election security, voting accessibility, and how to use election data to improve the voter experience.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Recount Ready

Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters, Orange County, Calif.

We continue the “Recount Ready” series with Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters, Orange County, California, and member of both the EAC’s Board of Advisors and Standards Board. Below, Neal reflects on his and his office’s experiences with close elections, recounts and election contests.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Election Administration

Getting Ready for the EAC’s 2018 Federal Election Summit

The EAC will host an all-day summit highlighting a spectrum of issues that state and local election officials will face as they work to administer secure, accessible and efficient federal elections in the coming year. Expert speakers and panelists will discuss critical issues, such as election security, voting accessibility, and how to use election data to improve the voter experience.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Recount Ready

Lynn Bailey, Executive Director, Board of Elections, Richmond County, Ga.

We continue our series today with Lynn Bailey, Executive Director, Board of Elections, Richmond County, Georgia and member of the EAC Standards Board. Lynn reflects on more than three decades in election administration, including her and her office’s experiences with close elections, recounts and election contests.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Commissioner Christy McCormick

Contested Election in Virginia Shows the Power of Every Vote

A recent House of Delegates race in Virginia played out in the national spotlight due to its razor-thin margin, the back-and-forth results between candidates Shelly Simonds and David Yancey, and the political stakes associated with the ultimate winner. No matter which candidate ultimately is declared the next delegate to represent Virginia’s 94th district, the race has offered a powerful teaching moment about American elections and the impact of every single vote.
Friday, January 5, 2018
Commissioner Thomas Hicks

Election Accessibility: Protecting Privacy and Improving Reliability

Ahead of the 2018 midterm election, improving access to voting while boosting election security and ensuring privacy for individuals who need special provisions at the polls is a critical issue for election administrators and voters.
Friday, January 5, 2018
Former Commissioner Matthew Masterson

Election Security: Solutions and Opportunities

The increasing complex demands of securing elections and the resources available for officials will be the focus of the panel “Election Security: Solutions and Opportunities” during the upcoming EAC Summit: The 2018 Federal Election. This morning, the EAC announced the four expert panelists who will join Chairman Matt Masterson for that discussion
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
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