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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.

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Below are resources we think voters, providers, and election partners would find valuable. ​

ACET Resources

​​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

​​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.

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Read more about VVSG 2.0, including a 2025 Industry Update and FAQ here. 

Voting Machines Myth VS. Fact

Clear information builds trust in our elections. As agencies and officials consider new policies, review our myth vs. fact sheet that provides straightforward answers to common misconceptions about voting machines so voters can make their selections with confidence. Full sheet here. 

Member's Securirty Resources

Federal Security Resources

Must Watch Election Security Videos From EAC

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