On March 25, the Trump Administration issued an executive order, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.” Despite the title, this order does nothing to actually protect our elections—a nonpartisan priority for all voters, regardless of party. Here are some specifics about the executive order related to security and election technology. Is It lawful?…
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…
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…
This paper examines the risks of full election night hand counts, explains when hand counts should be used, and emphasizes why common-sense best practices that employ voting machines and post-election audits make our election outcomes verifiable and resilient.
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…
Download PDF July 14, 2023 Peter S. Kosinski, Co-Chair Douglas A. Kellner, Co-Chair Andrew J. Spano, Commissioner Anthony J. Casale, Commissioner New York State Board of Elections 40 North Pearl Street, Suite 5 Albany, NY 12207-2729 Submitted via email Re: ExpressVote XL / EVS 6.3.0.1 Dear Commissioners: On behalf of Verified Voting, I write to…
Download PDF June 16, 2023 Speaker Carl E. Heastie New York State Assembly 202 Legislative Office Building 932 Albany, NY 12248 Sent via email June 16, 2023 Re: Voting Integrity and Verification Act of New York (A5934A/S6169A) Dear Speaker Heastie, I write on behalf of Verified Voting in support of provisions in the Voting Integrity…
Download PDF April 21, 2023 Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections Nevada Legislature 401 S Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701 Via email RE: Verified Voting Urges Nevada Legislature Not to Ban Hand-Marked Paper Ballots for In- Person Voters Dear Committee Members, On behalf of Verified Voting, I submit these comments on Assembly Bill…
Download PDF March 24, 2023 Senate Judiciary Committee Arkansas General Assembly 1 Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 Via email Verified Voting Supports Provisions for Voter-Verifiable Paper Records in HB 435 — With Recommendations for Improvement Dear Committee Members, On behalf of Verified Voting, I write in support of the provisions for voter-verifiable paper records…
Dear friends, As the midterm elections wrap up, I want to thank you for your support, share reflections on the year, and invite you to look ahead with us as we plan for 2024 — Verified Voting’s 20th year working for voters — doing the essential work required to function as a thriving democracy. Verified…