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 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 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.

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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 is part of the Democracy Fund’s 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 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.

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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 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 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.

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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, 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 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.

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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 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, 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.

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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 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, 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.

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 report, Defending Democracy: Protecting Election Officials from Digital Threats, CISA’s Cybersecurity Toolkit and Resources to Protect Elections and The GCA’s Cybersecurity Toolkit for Elections.

• The Election Group’s report, Defending Democracy: Protecting Election Officials from Digital Threats is the first in a series that discusses how to protect election officials in upcoming election cycles. We recommend concrete steps election officials can take in their individual capacities to strengthen their resilience against online harassment that turns physical. While institutional and policy responses are also critical to protecting election workers, they will take longer to actualize. We propose a safety planning framework that organizes measures by domain (digital, physical, psychosocial); who should take those measures (individual, organizational); and when to take them (before, during or after an incident).
• The CISA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Elections offers resources for election officials to bolster the security of their systems. It highlights critical tools and services like the Cyber Hygiene vulnerability scanning program, Ransomware Protection best practices, and tailored risk assessments for election infrastructure. The toolkit aims to help election offices identify and mitigate potential cyber threats through collaboration and expertise sharing.
• The GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Elections offers free tools and resources to help election officials strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. It provides guidance based on the EI-ISAC’s Essential Guide to Election Security, covering areas like device management, access control, phishing prevention, and data encryption. The toolkit includes risk assessment tools and operational guidance that can be tailored to different levels of technical expertise, allowing election offices to implement best practices efficiently.

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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 7 Strategies for Enhancing Ballot Drop Box Security and The EAC’s Quick Start Guide to Ballot Drop Boxes.

• Enhancing ballot drop box security is crucial for maintaining public confidence in elections and safeguarding the voting process. 7 Strategies for Enhancing Ballot Drop Box Security from The Elections Group outlines seven key strategies to help election administrators ensure the integrity and safety of drop boxes. These strategies include robust physical security measures, comprehensive monitoring, and well-trained ballot collection teams, all aimed at preventing tampering and other security threats.
• The EAC's Quick Start Guide on Ballot Drop Boxes outlines essential steps for securely implementing them in your jurisdiction. It emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws and security requirements, including box placement in high-traffic areas with surveillance and clear signage for voters. Regular retrieval schedules, tamper-evident seals, and a clear chain of custody process ensure secure handling of ballots. Implementing these strategies enhances election integrity and voter confidence.

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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 Shared Expectations for Meaningful Observation and The Carter Center’s Guide for Election Observer Policies in the United States.

• TEG’s Shared Expectations for Meaningful Observation guides provide information and context that will help observers perform meaningful observation of various election processes. Observation is meaningful when participants make good-faith efforts to understand the election administration process and respect the rights of others, especially voters, who are participating in that process. However, meaningful observation is not just the responsibility of observers. It can only happen when election officials provide a vantage point with a comprehensive view of the election processes and their security provisions, as well as explanations that provide observers an understanding of how these provisions should interact to provide interlocking protections. The guides in this document are designed as hand-outs for election observers.
• The Carter Center’s Guide for Election Observer Policies in the United States provides an overview of the policies governing election observers across the United States. The guide outlines the various types of observers and the important roles each of them play. It also includes case studies illustrating how observers are integrated into the election processes to focus on election integrity. This guide and other election observer resources from The Carter Center will be updated and published in the coming months. 

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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 12 Tips for Retaining Election Workers  and The EAC’s Election Worker Successful Practices Manual.

• TEG’s 12 Tips for Retaining Election Workers reviews 12 best practices for the challenging task of recruiting and retaining election workers. Providing excellent support increases the likelihood that election workers will have a positive experience and want to come back. Retaining experienced election workers is essential to ensuring that elections are administered properly.
• The Election Worker Successful Practices Manual from the EAC offers comprehensive guidelines for recruiting, training, and retaining election workers, with a focus on modern approaches. Recruitment is particularly important, and election officials are encouraged to use a blend of traditional and modern methods. These include targeting the general public, high school and college students, and bilingual individuals. Additionally, working with local businesses, civic organizations, and government workers can be an effective way to recruit a diverse, skilled election workforce. Each of these groups can bring unique skills to election day operations, such as tech-savviness or specialized language skills. This manual provides election officials with the tools and strategies needed to build, train, and retain a capable and diverse election workforce. By adapting modern recruitment strategies, offering diverse training options, showing consistent appreciation, and using technology to streamline processes, election offices can better prepare for future election cycles, ensuring both worker satisfaction and the integrity of the election process.

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