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Women in Elections

Women in Elections: Meghan Kelly, Federal Voting Assistance Program

The EAC has launched a “Women in Elections” campaign to coincide with Women’s History Month. During the month of March, we will interview several women at the heart of elections at the federal, Secretary of State, state election director and county level. We are beginning the series with a conversation between EAC Vice Chair Christy McCormick and Meghan Kelly, State Legislative Affairs Specialist for the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Women in Elections

Celebrating Women in Elections

2018 has already been dubbed another ‘Year of the Woman’ with record numbers of women running for political office. Behind the scenes, women are also wielding more influence in the field of election administration.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Former Commissioner Matthew Masterson

A Coordinated Response to Protect American Elections

This week, leaders of the intelligence community testified in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding worldwide threats against the United States. As I have traveled the country and shared resources to improve the ability of election systems to prevent, detect and recover from attack, I have tried to end each session with some tangible take-home thoughts for election officials.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Election Administration

More People Are Voting by Mail – Are Your Mailings Ready?

Voting by mail is becoming more prominent as more voters cast their ballot before Election Day. Recent data shows that as many as two in five ballots cast in federal elections are the result of absentee, mail or early voting.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
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
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