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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: press@verifiedvoting.org PHILADELPHIA (July 16, 2026) — In response to President Trump’s false and misleading claims about election security during his address tonight, Verified Voting President & CEO Pamela Smith released the following statement: “Tonight’s claims are nothing more than another flimsy attempt to rewrite the past, cause chaos and sow…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: press@verifiedvoting.org PHILADELPHIA (July 10, 2026) — In response to President Trump causing the removal of the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Verified Voting President & CEO Pamela Smith released the following statement: “Election administration doesn’t stop because the President fired the EAC commissioners. Thousands of state and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: press@verifiedvoting.org PHILADELPHIA (June 29, 2026) — Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled to uphold state postmark laws in Watson v. Republican National Committee, preserving the ability of election officials in many states to count mail ballots cast and postmarked by Election Day, even if postal delays cause…
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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: press@verifiedvoting.org PHILADELPHIA (May 20, 2026) — Following Colorado Governor Jared Polis’s commutation of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’s prison sentence for felony convictions related to breaches of election equipment security protocols, Verified Voting’s President & CEO Pamela Smith released the following statement: “Maintaining a secure chain of custody for…
The following is a statement from Verified Voting. For additional press inquiries, please contact press@verifiedvoting.org PHILADELPHIA (November 25, 2025) — 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 proud to welcome longtime ally and social enterprise leader Michelle Swenson…
The following is a statement from Verified Voting in response to President Trump’s call for eliminating all voting equipment and mail-in ballots. For additional media inquiries, please contact nicole@newheightscommunications.com PHILADELPHIA (August 18, 2025) — Verified Voting President & CEO Pamela Smith released the following statement in response: “Elections in the United States are run by…
“The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy, and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is essential to protecting that right for all voters. By restoring and strengthening critical pieces of the Voting Rights Act, this bill addresses the ongoing threats to equal access to the ballot box. We urge Congress…
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…