The following is a statement from Verified Voting. For additional press inquiries, please contact joel@newheightscommunications.com. PHILADELPHIA (November 6, 2024) —“Election officials remain the real heroes. Despite formidable obstacles, they again delivered on their oath. We are thankful for their tireless work preparing for and overseeing the election. We want to take this moment to share…
The easiest way to ensure your vote counts is to check your paper ballot before casting it. Voting methods vary by jurisdiction, but most voting systems use paper ballots. Whether you use a machine or a pen to mark your choices, afterward, you will always have the opportunity to check your paper ballot for errors…
To learn even more, click here to watch a video explainer from our team! As we approach Election Day, it’s important to remember that we will not have the official results on election night—this is a standard part of the elections process that allows for every eligible vote to be counted and checked. As in…
The following is a joint statement from Verified Voting and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) with recommendations to improve access and support for voters with disabilities and those with language access needs. For additional media inquiries, please contact nicole@newheightscommunications.com PHILADELPHIA (October 24, 2024) — According to new data, there are 40.2 million eligible voters…
With November’s election here, we’ve received a lot of interest in understanding the difference between audits and recounts. Audits and recounts are two different post-election processes, but both are designed to build confidence in our elections—they help demonstrate that the winner won and the loser lost. Recount and audit laws vary by state but both…
Philadelphia, PA, USA – Verified Voting, a leading organization dedicated to strengthening democracy through the responsible use of technology in elections, is pleased to announce its participation in Access Ready Inc.’s “Stand By Me” On-Call Consulting Program. This partnership marks another action toward fostering significant collaboration between the voting security and accessible voting communities, two…
The following is a statement from Verified Voting. For additional inquiries, please contact Aurora Matthews at aurora@newheightscommunications.com. PHILADELPHIA, PA (July 13, 2024) – Today, on the news that former President Donald Trump was injured and a spectator was killed at a Trump campaign rally, Verified Voting issued the following statement: “Our democratic process has no place…
The following is a statement from Verified Voting in support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act reintroduced today. For additional media inquiries, please contact aurora@newheightscommunications.com PHILADELPHIA (February 29, 2024) — Verified Voting urges Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. “The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act…
Download PDF We appreciate the opportunity to offer public comment on the Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Requirements (VEPBR) 1.0, produced by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) as part of its Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program. The VEBPR represents an important step forward in establishing baseline requirements for electronic poll books, especially as their usage…
Dear friends, I want to thank you for your support and invite you to look ahead with us as we prepare for 2024—Verified Voting’s 20th year of strengthening democracy for all voters. Our democracy depends on citizens’ willingness to accept—and, where necessary, defend—valid election outcomes. The presidential election season is here, and Verified Voting’s work…