Verified Voting Statement

Verified Voting Urges Congress to Pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

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…

Verified Voting public comments on VEPBR 1.0

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…

Verified Voting Statement

Verified Voting Denounces Attempts to Weaken Enforcement of Voting Rights Act

The following is a statement from Pamela Smith, President and CEO of Verified Voting. For additional media inquiries, please contact paris@newheightscommunications.com PHILADELPHIA (November 21, 2023) — Verified Voting expresses deep disappointment in the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling. Disintegrating the public’s ability to ensure that the government is held accountable to the Voting…

New Report Examining Internet Voting’s Dangers and Highlighting Safer Alternatives

We’re excited to announce the release of our latest publication, “Casting Votes Safely: Examining Internet Voting’s Dangers and Highlighting Safer Alternatives”. Our paper outlines studies that expose the dangers of internet voting—which is currently being considered in states across the country—and highlights alternatives that promote voter enfranchisement while safeguarding our elections. Highlights include:  Democracy depends…

Verified Voting Letter

Letter alongside organizations and election officials urging Congress to fund election administration

Download PDF September 28, 2023 Dear Member of Congress, As organizations and election officials deeply committed to safeguarding and expanding voting access, we are writing to urge your leadership in preserving the $75 million currently allocated for Election Security Grants in the Senate Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill. Protecting…

Verified Voting Letter

Letter urging California State Legislature to pass AB 969 preventing election night hand counts

Download PDF September 8, 2023 The Honorable Robert Rivas, Speaker The Honorable Isaac Bryan, Majority Leader The Honorable James Gallagher, Republican Leader California State Assembly State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Verified Voting Supports Passage of AB 969 On behalf of Verified Voting, I write to urge the California State Legislature to pass Assembly Bill 969.…

Verified Voting Statement

Verified Voting Supports Election Security Measures in Freedom to Vote Act Reintroduction

The following statement from Verified Voting supports election security reforms outlined in the Freedom to Vote Act. For additional media inquiries, please contact Paris@newheightscommunications.com PHILADELPHIA (July 18, 2023) — Verified Voting supports the reintroduction of the Freedom to Vote Act and urges Congress to pass these measures designed to support election officials, safeguard our elections…

Verified Voting Welcomes Allegra Chapman and Bertrall Ross to its Board of Directors

The following is a statement from Verified Voting. For additional press inquiries, please contact press@verifiedvoting.org PHILADELPHIA (July 17, 2023) – Verified Voting, a leading national organization whose mission is to strengthen democracy for all voters by promoting the responsible use of technology in elections, is honored to welcome voting rights champions, Allegra Chapman and Bertrall Ross,…