RESOURCES
Below are resources we think voters, providers, and election partners would find valuable. ​
ACET Resources
SECURE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY MEANS HIGH-INTEGRITY ELECTIONS
Secure election technology protects the integrity of every step in the electoral process, from voter registration to results reporting, and helps build trust and confidence in democratic outcomes. Securing these systems requires a comprehensive approach involving a range of technologies, practices, and safeguards.
Election Technology Access Risk Resource Sheet
When election officials face external pressure to grant system access or suspect an insider threat, they need clear protocols and actionable steps. This guide outlines practical measures to help you respond confidently, safeguard election technology, and identify key questions to raise with your jurisdictional attorney. Our Executive Director, Sara Cutter, recently presented this information during an Election Security Exchange webinar.
EAC Authority if the Commission Falls Below Three Members
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the federal body that certifies voting systems and sets guidelines for election administration, is now without its commissioners following recent dismissals and departures. Review our memo on what authority the EAC still has.
How Election Systems Stay Safe Through Independent Design
No single system or company is responsible for U.S. elections and that's by design. From accredited independent lab testing to the digital fingerprints that verify software before every vote to post-election audits, election security is built in layers. Our new one-pager explains the layers at play working to keep our elections safe and secure.
​​50-State Election Technology Protections
This searchable survey, produced by the American Council of Election Technology (ACET), examines statutory protections against tampering with seven categories of election technology across all 50 states. The seven categories are as follows:
Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs)
Direct Recording Electronic (DREs) voting machines
Electronic Ballot Delivery (EBD) systems
Election Night Reporting (ENR) systems
Electronic Pollbooks (EPBs)
Tabulators
Voter Registration (VR) systems
EAC Hand Count Workload Calculator
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's (EAC) Hand Count Workload Calculator is a free planning tool that can help election officials estimate the staff and time needed to conduct a hand count of ballots — whether for initial tabulation, an audit, or a recount. Officials can input the number of ballots, ballot content, and available resources to model their specific scenario.
​​Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG 2.0)
The Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) 2.0 represent the most comprehensive update to federal voting system standards in over a decade. Developed and adopted by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in 2021, VVSG 2.0 includes high-level principles and guidelines coupled with technical requirements emphasizing usability, accessibility, security, and interoperability.​