Five ballot layouts have resulted in voter confusion and lost votes. This new guide by Brennan Center comes annotated with tips for more effective designs.
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Bill seeks improvements for military absentee ballot system
All active duty military would have access to a system for mailing absentee ballots if a bill introduced Wednesday becomes law.
CISA and states tell Senate more cybersecurity resources needed
State tech agencies told U.S. Senate Tuesday more assistance and expertise in protecting election infrastructure is needed.
DHS election security plan released
The plan follows a Government Accountability Office report that said the agency would struggle to execute a nationwide strategy without a finalized agenda.
Keeping tech aside, delayed election results could become the norm
After Iowa people are worried about tech delaying election results but the trend is toward absentee and mail-in ballots having more potential to do so.
Senate GOP blocks three election security bills
Under the Senate’s rules, any one senator can ask for unanimous consent to pass a bill, but any one senator can object and block their requests.
Inspector General’s damning report an opportunity for reform
U.S. Inspector General released a damning report last December over foreign interference. The report is an opportunity for reform.
States drill with feds to protect 2020 elections
State election officials gathered this week in Washington, D.C., to drill for cyberattacks, study ransomware and learn how to work with ethical hackers.
Secretaries of State meet to discuss preparedness ahead of 2020 elections
Election officials convened in the nation’s capitol this week to test and discuss their preparations for the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Virginia House approves significant absentee voting expansion
There have been some major voting changes approved by Virginia’s House of Delegates Thursday. Amongst others, they allow counting of late absentee ballots.