September 25, 2025

Practice the Plan: Using Tabletop Exercises to Build Election Resilience

Tabletop exercises (TTXs) and other scenario-driven trainings are powerful tools for strengthening election preparedness. With realistic scenarios – whether natural disasters, cyber incidents, or sudden shifts in operational capacity – TTXs allow election offices to test emergency plans, practice decision-making, and build stronger coordination with partners.

Join The Elections Group on Thursday, September 25, at noon ET for a discussion exploring the benefits of scenario-based training and practical steps for designing and running effective exercises. We’ll share lessons learned from recent implementations and highlight resources that election officials can adapt for their own offices.

Participants will leave with practical ideas from tabletop exercises and other scenario-driven trainings that they can incorporate into their own preparedness activities – helping to strengthen staff learning, improve coordination, and build lasting resilience.