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Communications

Mail Ballot Processing Signs, Posters and Handouts

Boost transparency and understanding with new mail ballot processing area signs, posters and handouts. They’re designed to make it easier for observers, temporary workers and newer staff to follow individual steps and the entire process.

Oct 3, 2024
Guides and Workbooks

Election Management

Ensuring Accurate Accounting of Multi-Card Ballots

Ballot management is the system of practices, procedures, forms and materials that election officials use to account for ballots at all stages of an election. This becomes more complicated when […]

Sep 19, 2024
Guides and Workbooks

Election Audits

Pre-Election Testing of Election Systems

Technology has redefined what it means to “test” before an election due to the introduction of a variety of technological components used by election officials. Before the advent of some […]

Aug 27, 2024
Guides and Workbooks

Election Management

Logic and Accuracy Testing

A guide to effective Logic and Accuracy (L&A) Testing, which seeks to prove the voting system and its components are accurate and performing as intended by comparing the voting system reports of the ballot scanner results to the known, expected results.

Aug 26, 2024
Assistance

Election Management

De-Escalation Resources for Election Workers

The Elections Group and the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University partnered to create de-escalation resources for election workers. Among the resources included: 30-minute self-paced de-escalation course, accessible through The Elections Group’s new […]

Aug 12, 2024
Assistance

Election Management

How to Respond to Potential Toxic Exposure

Election officials are not expected to know what type of hazardous material they may be encountering; however, they should be trained on and regularly exercise response procedures. Follow the best […]

Jun 4, 2024
Guides and Workbooks

Election Management

Chain of Custody

Ballot security goes beyond locks and cameras. Election officials must be able to prove they were in control of ballots and voting equipment at all times. Strong chain of custody […]

May 30, 2024
Guides and Workbooks

Election Management

Wellness and Resilience in a Box

    This “in a box” series on wellness is designed to empower election officials with practical tools and resources for maintaining well-being amidst the challenges of their roles. Each […]

Apr 23, 2024
Guides and Workbooks

Election Management

Signature Comparison Quick Reference Guide

A handy visual showing 15 aspects of signature comparison, from general characteristics like proportions and slant to more detailed aspects like letter spacing and initial and finial strokes, formatted as a training tool or a poster for easy reference by staff and observers.

Mar 21, 2024
Guides and Workbooks

Election Management

Everything In Its Place: Keeping Ballots Organized

Ballot management consists of four closely related processes: ballot accounting, reconciliation, chain of custody and organization. Together, these processes ensure end-to-end accountability for ballots during all stages of the election, […]

Mar 5, 2024