Download PDF March 18, 2025 Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations Washington House of Representatives 416 Sid Snyder SW Olympia, WA 98504 via email Dear Chair Mena and Committee Members, On behalf of Verified Voting, I write in opposition to the online portal for electronic ballot return provisions included in Senate Bill 5017. Since…
Election Security Experts Warn Cuts to CISA Threaten the Security and Resilience of Federal, State and Local Elections
Verified Voting supports the National Association of Secretaries of State recent letter urging preservation of indispensable cybersecurity resources. For additional media inquiries, please contact nicole@newheightscommunications.com PHILADELPHIA (February 27, 2025) — The following is a statement from Verified Voting’s president and CEO, Pamela Smith, in support of the National Association of Secretaries of State’s (NASS) recent…
Verified Voting Supports Passage of HB 1030 Modifying Post-election Tabulation Audits
Download PDF January 14, 2025 The Honorable Sharlett Mena Washington State Capitol 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, WA 98504 Via online portal Verified Voting Supports Passage of HB 1030 Modifying Post-election Tabulation Audits Dear Chair Mena and Members of the Committee: On behalf of Verified Voting, I write in support of HB 1030, which…
Election officials were the real heroes in yesterday’s election
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…
Verified Voting and National Disability Rights Network Release Recommendations To Support 40.2 Million Eligible Voters With Disabilities
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…
Verified Voting Joins Access Ready Inc.’s Stand By Me Program to Bridge Voting Security and Accessibility Communities
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…
Verified Voting Statement on Trump Rally Shooting
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…
Testimony to Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on House Bill 259
Download PDF April 2, 2024 House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Alabama Legislature 11 South Union Street Montgomery, AL 36130 Via email Dear Chairman Reynolds and Committee Members, On behalf of Verified Voting, I submit these comments on House Bill 259 which would require a post-election audit after each county and statewide general election.…
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 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…