By: Saige Draeger As the midterm election approaches, people are looking for ways to get involved and learn about how elections work. One meaningful opportunity available in many states is signing up to be an election observer. Each election, thousands of nonpartisan volunteers fan out in jurisdictions across the country to observe various parts of…
Atlanta, Georgia, September 17, 2026 Mark Lindeman, Policy & Strategy Director, Verified Voting Full Testimony: Good morning, Chairman Anderson, Chairman Burns, members of the committee. My name is Mark Lindeman, and I’m policy and strategy director of Verified Voting, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization. Our mission is to strengthen democracy for all voters through the…
by Alexa Raad A serious operational hazard recently brought forward by a whistleblower reveals a critical flaw in election readiness: mandating a brand-new federal tracking portal and rigid ballot envelope intake standards across thousands of decentralized county election offices weeks before an election violates fundamental principles of sound systems engineering. In large-scale IT and logistics…
by Cheryl Billard and Corrie Emerson Georgia’s legislature passed Senate Bill 3EX during a special session in June 2026, and Governor Brian Kemp signed it into law. The bill changes how local election officials will administer parts of this year’s elections, while pushing other changes past November. Here’s what’s different and what stays the same…
Click here to watch a recording of our latest briefing co-hosted by Verified Voting and the Brennan Center. Want to make sure you’re invited to our next briefing? Sign up for Verified Voting’s email list here! Amid a landscape of shifting election rules and emerging challenges, Pamela Smith (Verified Voting’s President & CEO) and Derek…
What are QR codes and barcodes? You may have used your mobile phone to scan a QR code to get a coupon at a store, to access a WiFi network, or to open a menu at a restaurant. You’re likely also familiar with the striped pattern of barcodes, which are printed on everyday labels like…
By Kevin Skoglund, member of Verified Voting’s Board of Advisors You may have heard that evidence in Rockland County, New York, reveals that the 2024 General Election was stolen. I get asked about it a lot. Verified Voting does too, so I was asked to share my views as an election technology and cybersecurity expert.…
On March 25, the Trump Administration issued an executive order (EO), “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.” Despite its title, the EO does not protect the integrity of American elections, something that is a nonpartisan priority for all voters, regardless of party. For the record, an EO is not the same as a…
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…