Paper Records – Verified Voting

Long-Time Expert on Georgia’s Election Systems Says Special Session Vote Brings Clarity for Election Officials After Months of Uncertainty

Press ReleaseBy Corrie Emerson 06/24/2026

PHILADELPHIA (June 24, 2026) — In response to Georgia’s special legislative session passing legislation that delays changes to the state’s QR-code tabulation system until 2028 and expands risk-limiting audits, Verified Voting’s Strategy and Policy Director Mark Lindeman released the following statement: “Georgia’s election officials, voters, and communities have faced months of uncertainty about the immediate…

Election Veteran: No President Has The Authority To Run Elections

Press ReleaseBy Corrie Emerson 08/18/2025

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…

Understanding the election tech implications in the Trump Administration’s executive order

BlogBy Verified Voting 04/09/2025

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…

As Election Day approaches, don’t forget to check your ballot!

BlogBy Corrie Emerson 11/03/2024

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…

Audits and Recounts in 2024: What’s the Difference?

BlogBy Corrie Emerson 10/16/2024

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…

Election Night Hand Counts: Realities and Risks

By Corrie Emerson 11/30/2023

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.

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

Press ReleaseBy Corrie Emerson 07/18/2023

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…

Comments to the New York State Board of Elections opposing approving the ES&S ExpressVote XL

LetterBy Corrie Emerson 07/14/2023

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…

Letter to NY State Assembly in support of provisions in VIVA Act

LetterBy Megan Maier 06/16/2023

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…

Letter to Nevada Assembly Committee regarding Assembly Bill 242 and the importance of paper ballots

LetterBy Corrie Emerson 04/21/2023

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…

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