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Election Resource Roundup: Election Administration – Due Diligence (Week 24)

In preparation for the 2024 Presidential Election, The Elections Group teamed up with experts in the industry to highlight resources for election administrators. This weekly series showcased resources from The Elections Group, paired with resources from other organizations in the elections space. Every four weeks, we focused on a different topic, and we took a deeper dive into the resources available each week. Whether you're a seasoned elections administrator looking for resources in the field, or if you're new to the role, these maximum 30-minute sessions are a quick introduction to resources curated for you. This Resource Roundup featured The Election Group's Risk-Limiting Audit Procedures for Local Election Officials and The American Statistical Association's Principles and Best Practices for Post-Election Tabulation Audits. * The Elections Group's Risk-Limiting Audit Procedures for Local Election Officials [https://electionsgroup.com/resource/risk-limiting-audit-procedures/] offers structured, step-by-step instructions for local election officials to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with security protocols throughout the RLA process. The guide reviews the three main methods for conducting an RLA and the key steps of an RLA process, from pre-election preparation to concluding the audit. * The American Statistical Association's Principles and Best Practices for Post-Election Tabulation Audits [https://www.amstat.org/docs/default-source/amstat-documents/audit-principles-and-best-practices-2018.pdf] provides guidelines for conducting post-election tabulation audits to confirm that election results accurately reflect voter intent and to strengthen public confidence. These principles and practices help ensure that post-election audits are transparent, statistically sound, and supportive of election integrity. Listen to this episode, download the resources and implement them into your office today.

Election Resource Roundup: Election Administration – Due Diligence (Week 23)

In preparation for the 2024 Presidential Election, The Elections Group teamed up with experts in the industry to highlight resources for election administrators. This weekly series showcased resources from The Elections Group, paired with resources from other organizations in the elections space. Every four weeks, we focused on a different topic, and we took a deeper dive into the resources available each week. Whether you're a seasoned elections administrator looking for resources in the field, or if you're new to the role, these maximum 30-minute sessions are a quick introduction to resources curated for you. This Resource Roundup featured The Election Group's series - Knowing It's Right: Limiting the Risk of Certifying Elections and The Bipartisan Policy Center's Principles for Election Audits. * The Elections Group's Knowing It's Right: Limiting the Risk of Certifying Elections [https://electionsgroup.com/resource/knowing-its-right-parts-1-4/] is part of the Democracy Fund's Election Validation Project [https://democracyfund.org/blog/entry/increasing-trust-in-elections-democracy-funds-election-validation-project] to increase trust in elections through rigorous audits, standards and testing. This report captures where we currently stand on risk-limiting audits, provides an overview of what policymakers need to know and serves as a guide or workbook on how practitioners can prepare to implement. * The Bipartisan Policy Center's Principles for Election Audits [https://bipartisanpolicy.org/report/bipartisan-principles-for-election-audits/] provides a framework of bipartisan principles to enhance the integrity, reliability, and public trust in election audits. RLAs help determine if election results are accurate without requiring a full recount, focusing instead on statistical sampling to confirm outcomes efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. Listen to this episode, download the resources and implement them into your office today.

Election Resource Roundup: Election Administration – Due Diligence (Week 22)

In preparation for the 2024 Presidential Election, The Elections Group teamed up with experts in the industry to highlight resources for election administrators. This weekly series showcased resources from The Elections Group, paired with resources from other organizations in the elections space. Every four weeks, we focused on a different topic, and we took a deeper dive into the resources available each week. Whether you're a seasoned elections administrator looking for resources in the field, or if you're new to the role, these maximum 30-minute sessions are a quick introduction to resources curated for you. This Resource Roundup featured The Election Group's guide to Exploring Audits Series and The EAC's Quick Start Guide - Post Election Audits. * The Elections Group's Exploring Election Audits Series [https://electionsgroup.com/resource/exploring-election-audits/] helps election officials identify principles, standards and audit best practices that apply to the entire election administration process – not just voting machines and tabulation equipment. These recommendations are grounded in the belief that there are opportunities to increase accuracy and public trust by auditing everything from the voter registration process to the way that ballots are accounted for and reconciled. * The EAC's Post Election Audits Guide [https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/electionofficials/QuickStartGuides/Post-Election_Audits_EAC_Quick_Start_Guide_508.pdf] provides a framework for election officials to ensure accuracy and transparency in verifying election results. It suggests using well-defined procedures, strict security, and clear communication with the public. This approach builds public trust and verifies the reliability of election results. Listen to this episode, download the resources and implement them into your office today.

Election Resource Roundup: Election Administration – Due Diligence (Week 21)

In preparation for the 2024 Presidential Election, The Elections Group teamed up with experts in the industry to highlight resources for election administrators. This weekly series showcased resources from The Elections Group, paired with resources from other organizations in the elections space. Every four weeks, we focused on a different topic, and we took a deeper dive into the resources available each week. Whether you're a seasoned elections administrator looking for resources in the field, or if you're new to the role, these maximum 30-minute sessions are a quick introduction to resources curated for you. This Resource Roundup featured The Election Group's guide, Election Security in a Time of Disturbance and The Committee for Safe and Secure Election's 5 Steps to Safer Elections. * The Election Group's guide, Election Security in a Time of Disturbance [https://electionsgroup.com/resource/election-security-in-a-time-of-disturbance/], is designed to help election administrators tackle rising threats to election security. It offers practical advice on protecting infrastructure, managing risks, and maintaining public trust amidst political unrest and misinformation. The guide outlines steps for enhancing physical security, forming strong partnerships with law enforcement, and addressing potential cyber vulnerabilities. Administrators can learn how to mitigate threats to polling places, staff, and election systems, ensuring a resilient and transparent election process. * The Committee for Safe and Secure Elections (CSSE) released this 5-step guide [https://safeelections.org/five-steps-to-protect-our-elections-from-the-committee-for-safe-and-secure-elections/] for law enforcement and election officials to help protect voters and election officials from violence. A collaborative approach creates a path to increased security for election officials and our democracy. This resource suggests five essential actions that election officials and law enforcement should take together to improve security. Listen to this episode, download the resources and implement them into your office today.

Election Resource Roundup: Election Security (Week 20)

In preparation for the 2024 Presidential Election, The Elections Group teamed up with experts in the industry to highlight resources for election administrators. This weekly series showcased resources from The Elections Group, paired with resources from other organizations in the elections space. Every four weeks, we focused on a different topic, and we took a deeper dive into the resources available each week. Whether you're a seasoned elections administrator looking for resources in the field, or if you're new to the role, these maximum 30-minute sessions are a quick introduction to resources curated for you. This Resource Roundup featured The Election Group's guide, Running Secure Elections with Confidence: Ensuring Physical Safety for Election Personnel and CISA's Physical Security of Voting Locations and Election Facilities. * The Election Group's guide, Running Secure Elections with Confidence: Ensuring Physical Safety for Election Personnel [https://electionsgroup.com/resource/running-secure-elections/] addresses the need for election officials to develop a plan to protect themselves and their staff. Election workers can counter threats with preparation, quick action, and coordinated support from security partners. * The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guide, Physical Security of Voting Locations and Election Facilities [https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/physical-security-of-voting-location-election-facilities_v2_508.pdf], provides election officials with guidance for enhancing the physical security of voting locations and election facilities. The document emphasizes the Connect, Plan, Train, and Report framework to ensure preparedness. This includes building relationships with local law enforcement, creating emergency and security plans, training election workers on de-escalation and threat identification, and fostering a culture of vigilance. Listen to this episode, download the resources and implement them into your office today.