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AI Models Falter Answering Election Questions in Spanish

“’The reality in most people’s worlds right now is that chat bots are everywhere,’ said Michele Forney, a senior elections expert at the Elections Group and a former election administrator in […]

Oct 30, 2024

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What ballot box fires mean for election security

“Election security experts are raising concerns about violence after two ballot drop boxes were set on fire in the Pacific Northwest this week. Tina Barton, senior election expert with The […]

Oct 30, 2024

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Election officials warned of ‘insider threat’ from polling place volunteers

“‘This is the by far the most dynamic threat environment and the craziest operating environment election officials have ever dealt with,’ said Noah Praetz, a former Cook County election official […]

Oct 28, 2024

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A special message to security pros: get involved locally in the upcoming election

“As cybersecurity professionals and leaders, we stand at the frontlines of defending one of the most essential components of our democracy: the integrity of our elections. Our responsibilities extend beyond […]

Oct 28, 2024

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Election experts in Pennsylvania expect quicker results than 2020

“Morrell, the co-founder of The Elections Group, cautioned against misrepresenting audits and recounts as an indication that voting results are flawed. ‘An audit is a routine part of the post-election […]

Oct 23, 2024

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Waynesboro, Va., election officials sue to require hand count of ballots

“Virginia has a robust system for ensuring the accuracy of its elections, according to Jennifer Morrell, chief executive of the Elections Group, a Chicago-based nonpartisan organization that trains and supports […]

Oct 17, 2024

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On a screen near you: Officials are livestreaming the election process for more transparency

“People should be patient as officials deal with an array of circumstances, including having to drive ballots from polling places to processing centers, said Jennifer Morrell, CEO and co-founder of […]

Oct 11, 2024

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Eastern Standard – Oct. 3rd, 2024

“We’re joined by Jennifer Morrell, a former election official and now CEO and Co-Founder of The Elections Group, an organization that helps to support election officials, offering resources and support […]

Oct 3, 2024

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Election Overtime project prepares Pennsylvania media for Nov. 5

Participants in the Pennsylvania event include: John Jones, president of Dickinson College and former judge of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Kathy Boockvar, former secretary […]

Oct 1, 2024

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‘It’s been a really stressful four years’ – Committee for Safe and Secure Elections

“Noah Praetz, member of the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, joins Lisa Dent on the program to discuss how they are taking a stand against those who are threatening […]

Sep 30, 2024