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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

In the News

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

In the News

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

In the News

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

In the News

‘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

Blog Post

Election Communications Back to the Basics: In-Person Outreach: Developing Voter Relationships

The first session of the Back to the Basics series brought election communication experts together to talk about developing voter relationships – specifically developing voter relationships in-person. This panel of […]


Sep 11, 2024

Blog Post

Election Communications Back to the Basics: Digital Communications

86% of people in the United States get their news from a phone, tablet or computer. For election administrators seeking to reach their audience where they are, communicating election information […]


Sep 11, 2024

Blog Post

Election Communications Back to the Basics: Building Partnerships

Building partnerships can help election officials communicate important information to voters and can be mutually beneficial for all parties involved.  As election officials begin thinking about starting outreach to potential […]


Sep 11, 2024

In the News

How Local Election Officials Can Prepare for the Risks of AI

This language capability concerns Noah Praetz, who managed one of the country’s largest election districts before founding The Elections Group. The Voting Rights Act requires language assistance during elections to some minority groups […]


Sep 3, 2024

In the News

Democracy Organizations Are The New Backbone Of Elections Reporting

But quality elections coverage — coverage that is accurate, contextualized and relevant — has the potential to help rebuild trust in both institutions over the long term. That’s the theory […]


Aug 28, 2024

In the News

Election officials like Tina Peters are a more pressing threat to elections than theoretical voting machine hacks

“Jennifer Morrell, a partner at the Elections Group, has long criticized DEF CON. The Voting Village, she said, ‘continues to erode public trust by highlighting vulnerabilities in outdated voting systems […]


Aug 20, 2024

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AI’s threat to election integrity in focus at Las Vegas Ai4 summit

“Morrell, who worked as an election official for nearly a decade, now runs The Elections Group, an organization that consults election officials on how to improve the voting process and […]


Aug 16, 2024

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