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Strengthening democracy for all voters by promoting the responsible use of technology in elections for 20+ years. Website: verifiedvoting.org

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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 21/09/2026
Machines count our ballots. Election officials conduct post-election audits to make sure they counted them right ✅ Verified Voting's Sunčana Pavlić and Lamontae Shively break down how audits work, and how they're one of many checks that election officials do. Learn more: verifiedvoting.org/audits
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 15/09/2026
As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or are unsure of their registration status. Be part of the solution today and #GetReadyToVote on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. #CheckYourReg at: www.vote411.org/check-registration
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 14/09/2026
Your vote is your voice, and every voice belongs in our democracy. 🗳️✨ This #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek, make sure you know your rights at the polls. Check your registration and make a plan to vote today!
On a blue background, the words “be an accessible democracy defender” are written in a stylized hand-written font. The words are red with a light red outline, and a deep purple shadow with dark green highlights. Beneath that, the words “Disability Voting Rights Week” are written in white font with a light blue glow around them. Beneath that is the URL for the disability voting rights week page on AAPD’s website.
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 10/09/2026
🚨New Resource: We joined Advance Elections and the @electionlawprogram.bsky.social in releasing a joint report that shares how to protect ballots & equipment at every stage of an election. Bookmark the Election Chain of Custody Blueprint: verifiedvoting.org/chainofcusto...
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 09/09/2026
“Public trust in our elections depends on predictable, resilient systems, and true resilience cannot be built in four days.” — Alexa Raad, Cybersecurity Expert & Advisory Board Member Read Alexa’s blog post here: verifiedvoting.org/blog-usps-al...
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 25/08/2026
Our President & CEO Pam Smith on SCOTUS clearing the way for part of the Trump administration's executive order overhauling mail-in ballots: “Attempting to force administrative overhauls while ballots are actively going to print is a recipe for disaster." bit.ly/4wJWFr9
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 11/08/2026
Poll workers are the backbone of every election ⭐️ On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, #HelpAmericaVote by signing up with your local elections office: www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 07/08/2026
Verified Voting's Corrie Emerson and Chrissa LaPorte were in Pennsylvania this week, meeting with local election officials on risk-limiting audits (RLAs)—walking through both the technical guidance and how to communicate RLAs to voters ⭐️
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 30/07/2026
Another week, another conference! Our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay Coles, was in Chicago for the @ncslorg.bsky.social Legislative Summit—the largest bipartisan gathering of state legislators and legislative staff in the country #NCSLsummit
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 22/07/2026
Our Deputy Policy & Strategy Director, Chrissa LaPorte, is in Massachusetts this week for the the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) Summer Conference, where state election directors from across the country gather to discuss the latest developments in election administration ⭐️
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 20/07/2026
Last week, our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay Coles, joined election leaders at the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) 2026 Summer Conference in Rapid City, SD to share best practices for secure elections and discuss how states can strengthen systems for voters 🗳
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 10/07/2026
The President purged the final EAC commissioners, leaving the agency unable to take official action. But as our Pam Smith explains: "Election administration doesn't stop...The EAC supports election administration but does not conduct elections." bit.ly/3Rb9s7p
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 29/06/2026
Our President & CEO, Pam Smith, on #SCOTUS upholding state postmark laws: "This ruling ensures that a postal delay outside of any voter’s control does not erase a lawfully cast ballot and supports election officials’ ability to capture the will of voters." bit.ly/4xWjJ7O
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 23/06/2026
Internet/mobile voting may sound convenient, but as our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay Coles, points out: "Saying something is secure does not actually make it so." Learn more 👇
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 16/06/2026
Internet/mobile voting may sound convenient, but as our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay Coles, points out: "Saying something is secure does not actually make it so." Learn more 👇
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 11/06/2026
Internet/mobile voting may sound convenient, but as our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay Coles, points out: "Saying something is secure does not actually make it so." Learn more 👇
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 04/06/2026
The work to strengthen elections continues. Our new blog recaps our recent supporter briefing with @brennancenter.org—breaking down why strong election systems don’t happen by accident, and why protecting them requires all of us. 🗳️ Read the full recap: bit.ly/43LLjqB
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 02/06/2026
Did you know Pennsylvania is conducting a Risk-Limiting Audit of its primary election right now? Our Deputy Policy & Strategy Director, Chrissa LaPorte, observed a smooth hand count during the audit in Chester County today. That’s election verification working as it should ✅
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 19/05/2026
We're saddened by the passing of Peter G. Neumann, a member of Verified Voting's Board of Advisors and computer science trailblazer. Among the first to warn about the risks of computers in elections, his voice helped shape today's election security movement. He will be missed ❤️
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 05/05/2026
In 2025, Verified Voting advanced post-election audits in 21 states, defeated risky internet voting proposals in 7 states, and emerged as a leading voice against federal overreach threatening election security. ⭐️ Read our annual report: bit.ly/4tzW5Lj
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 16/04/2026
C.Jay Coles, alongside @brennancenter.org, California Voter Foundation, @fsfp.bsky.social, & @publiccitizen.bsky.social, testified against CA SB 970 last week, which would mandate electronic ballot return for military or overseas voters—an approach rated highest risk for security, safety, & privacy.
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 07/04/2026
Verified Voting President & CEO Pamela Smith explains how President Trump’s Executive Order directing the Postal Service to restrict mail ballot delivery and the DHS to create federal voter eligibility lists is unlawful & unworkable.
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 01/04/2026
Verified Voting's President & CEO Pamela Smith on President Trump's latest executive order: “Yesterday’s executive order, like the one before it, is both unlawful and unworkable. Its purpose is unmistakable: to sow doubt..." Read the full statement: bit.ly/41L9rsg
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 24/03/2026
#EVN26 was a success 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for this series of important conversations on strengthening elections—and special shoutout to our Corrie Emerson and her co-chair @gracegordon.bsky.social for the incredible behind the scenes work to make it all happen!
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 20/03/2026
During an #EVN26 panel on supporting military and overseas voters during emergencies, Team Verified Voting appreciated hearing insights from Karen Brinson Bell's experience navigating the 2024 election after Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina.
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 20/03/2026
Following the Fulton Co. FBI raid, CO County Clerks Association's Matt Crane & @brennancenter.org's Gowri Ramachandran joined @commoncause.org's Susannah Goodman to share practical strategies on how officials can prepare for & protect against potential federal seizure of voting equipment at #EVN26
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 20/03/2026
@azsecretary.bsky.social of State Adrian Fontes delivered a keynote at #EVN26 focused on both the present and future of U.S. elections. While it's critical to protect elections today, we must also think long-term to build a strong democracy that will last for the next 250 years.
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 20/03/2026
At #EVN26, Our Comms Director Corrie Emerson led a panel on audience-first election messaging with Kerrin Garripoli & Jay Riestenberg Key takeaway: When voters understand how elections work, trust grows. The challenge & opportunity is reaching them where they are.
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 20/03/2026
@johnmarion.bsky.social from @commoncauseri.bsky.social received the John Gideon Memorial Award at #EVN26 for his leadership advancing verifiable elections, including RLAs in Rhode Island: “We can use building blocks like RLAs to build the foundation of trust over time.” Congrats!
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 20/03/2026
At #EVN26, Vanessa Teague of Democracy Developers—and a member of our Board of Advisors —received the Long-Term Contributor Award for her decade of work advancing verifiable elections: “There are lots of people across the world who want American democracy to succeed.”
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 20/03/2026
At #EVN26, former Colorado clerk Pam Anderson's keynote covered a range of issues shaping election administration today—including the importance of risk-limiting audits: “Machines count better than humans, but we need to check to make sure it’s right.” Plus, check out our “I ❤️ RLAs” sticker!
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 19/03/2026
This morning at #EVN26, experts from @brennancenter.org, @bipartisanpolicy.org, and more unpacked the risks of the SAVE Act: ◾️Barriers for eligible voters ◾️New burdens on election officials without funding ◾️Misses real security vulnerabilities
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 03/03/2026
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor the generations of women who fought to secure the right to vote—and those who continue to protect it today. From the suffragists who founded the @lwvus.bsky.social to election officials today, women strengthen our democracy 💜💚🤍 Learn more: bit.ly/4kZKSAQ
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 21/02/2026
On John R. Lewis's birthday, we reflect on his enduring belief in protecting the vote. Verified Voting urges Congress to #RestoreTheVRA and remains committed to strengthening election systems so every voter can cast a ballot and have confidence it will be counted as cast.
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 19/02/2026
In @usatoday.com, President & CEO Pamela Smith criticized the referral that triggered the FBI raid of a Georgia elections office, noting it came from an attorney sanctioned for spreading false 2020 election claims who now holds a federal election security role: bit.ly/4aFIOsS
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 14/02/2026
To election officials everywhere: Roses are red, Elections are soon, You're democracy's heroes! Verified Voting stands with you 💕 Happy Valentine's Day, and thank you for all you do. 🗳️
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 12/02/2026
Verified Voting's Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay Coles, and Deputy Policy & Strategy Director, Chrissa LaPorte, had a great time in Wisconsin meeting with lawmakers and election officials to strengthen voting processes in the Badger State.
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 11/02/2026
Questions continue over seized election materials in Fulton County. Our Mark Lindeman voiced his concerns to Shanteya Hudson of @publicnewsservice.bsky.social after agents bypassed laws meant to protect voters’ ballots in an election where claims have already been dismissed: bit.ly/4tuRjzH
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 06/02/2026
Our Mark Lindeman sounded the alarm on presidential interference in elections in @democracydocket.com: “Trump has spoken and acted as if he has unlimited power […] Americans should expect him to cross Constitutional lines, and we should be ready to push back.” bit.ly/4rtVYQv
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 02/02/2026
Another week, another conference! Verified Voting’s Jessica King, Senior Policy Associate, and Mark Lindeman, Policy & Strategy Director, are at The National Association of State Election Directors conference, engaging with election officials on how election administration is evolving on the ground.
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 30/01/2026
President & CEO Pam Smith on the FBI raid of Fulton County elections center: “This was a heavy-handed and unprecedented federal intrusion into an election that was certified at the local, state, and federal levels years ago." Read the full statement: bit.ly/4q1YDQh
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 29/01/2026
Verified Voting is on the ground at the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Winter Conference in D.C. connecting with election leaders from across the country. Be sure to say hi and connect with our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay Coles, if you see him on the floor!
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 27/01/2026
Want to help strengthen democracy? On #HelpAmericaVoteDay, consider becoming a poll worker this election season to support voters, protect ballots, and uphold your community members’ right to make their voices heard 💙 Learn more: www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 23/01/2026
New year = more visits to state capitals! C.Jay Coles, Verified Voting’s Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, was recently in Richmond for conversations about strengthening election systems for voters across the Commonwealth! 🗳️🏛️
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 19/01/2026
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us that democracy is something we build together. On #MLKDay, honor that legacy by supporting fair, trustworthy elections in your community and serving as a poll worker this year: www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 07/01/2026
Our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs C.Jay Coles and Digital Communications Associate Sunčana Pavlic share why — after a challenging year — our resources matter more than ever as we begin 2026. Your gift powers our critical work this year: verifiedvoting.org/donate
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 19/12/2025
On The Great Battlefield podcast, President & CEO Pam Smith dives into her career, the work of Verified Voting, and what it takes to give voters justified confidence in our elections. 🎧 Listen to the new episode: bit.ly/3KW8zMJ
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 16/12/2025
Our Jessica King & Sunčana Pavlic remind us that the people protecting our elections are your community members. Verified Voting is here for them every day, helping them verify results with confidence. Consider a donation to keep this work going: verifiedvoting.org/donate
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 12/12/2025
At yesterday’s Election Cybersecurity Summit, Verified Voting’s Mark Lindeman stressed just how essential post-election audits are to states’ election security. Grateful to @brennancenter.org and partners for hosting a discussion on best practices that keep our elections secure.
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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 02/12/2025
When elections are accurate, verifiable, and trustworthy, everyone benefits. Hear from our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay Coles, on why our work has always been nonpartisan. This #GivingTuesday, support evidence-based election protection: verifiedvoting.org/donate
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