Communications Resource Desk

Welcome to The Elections Group’s Communications Resource Desk!

Our team provides tailored, free or low-cost communications assistance to state and local election offices.

We’re available to help with:

Layouts, graphic design and images
Writing and editing
Research and reports
Communications plans and strategies
Crisis communications
Custom communications and templates
Presentations
Explaining complicated topics in uncomplicated ways

This list is just the start! If you have an idea for a communication, our Communications Resource Desk team can make it happen. Get in touch and so we can chat about your ideas and communications needs.

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We also have many communications resources that are ready-to-use or ready-to-edit by you. Use the fields and drop-downs to narrow your search, and send us a note if you need changes to one of our templated resources.

Here are just a few of the communications resources available on our website:

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Election Officials’ Shared Commitments: Securing Democracy Posters

Election officials in every city, county and state of the United States are committed to election accuracy, security and transparency. Show your commitment by displaying this set of posters in […]

Jul 10, 2024

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Communications

Election Communications Plan

Effective communications materials remain one of election officials’ biggest collective needs. The Elections Group developed a 60-day communications plan template that offices and officials can use to begin to fill that need.

Jul 10, 2024

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Communications

10 Things to Do When the Media Comes Calling

While some election officials have experience being in the spotlight, many do not. What should you do if your office is suddenly the center of the media’s attention? Turn to […]

Jun 18, 2024

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Election Communicators Community

What is the Election Communicators Community? It’s an online hub hosted by The Elections Group and dedicated to election communications professionals, whether it’s their full-time role or one of many […]

May 28, 2024

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Voter Registration and Voter List Updates: A Primer

This single-page resource covers the basics of voter registration and voter list updates. It offers quick descriptions of who is eligible to vote, how election officials know who’s eligible and […]

May 17, 2024

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Voter Registration & Voter List Updates: How It Works

It can be tough to explain voter registration and voter list updates. This slide presentation (with scripted speaker notes) and script make it possible for anyone to present the basics […]

May 17, 2024

Guides and Workbooks

Communications

Data Visualization Basics for Election Administrators

What is data visualization? Data visualization is the process of using graphic elements like charts, graphs or maps to represent data. It takes complex information, such as voter turnout numbers […]

May 16, 2024

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Logic and Accuracy Protocols

This public-facing handout is a helpful guide for any jurisdiction that wants to clearly communicate the purpose of logic and accuracy (L&A) testing.

Apr 10, 2024

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De-Escalation Resources

These guides and posters are helpful to remind staff and election workers of techniques to assist with de-escalating tense situations.

Apr 10, 2024

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De-Escalation Posters

These posters are helpful to remind staff and election workers of techniques to assist with de-escalating tense situations.

Apr 10, 2024

Guides and Workbooks

Communications

Covering Elections and Voting in 2024: A Media Guide

“Covering Elections and Voting in 2024” by Pam Fessler, a communications advisor for The Elections Group and former National Public Radio correspondent, serves as a comprehensive resource for journalists covering […]

Apr 2, 2024

Guides and Workbooks

Communications

Usability and Accessibility Checklist

Jumpstart your content usability and accessibility efforts with this basic checklist. Watch our webinar on Accessibility and Elections: How to Better Serve Voters with Disabilities.

Mar 21, 2024

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Election Observer Resources

Meaningful observation is essential to the health of the election process. The guides on this page are designed as handouts for election observers.

Feb 28, 2024

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How to Write an Elections Press Release

Elections press releases are short news stories designed to give the media and other readers details about the election and your office. You can use them to highlight important dates […]

Feb 26, 2024

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Standards of Conduct Poster

This public-facing poster can be featured in polling places, early voting sites and counting facilities to illustrate the shared values and principles that election workers uphold when conducting elections.

Feb 21, 2024