The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a cybersecurity checklist for state and local election administrators. CISA's guidance comes at a critical time when administrators bolster their cyber and physical security measures against an array of digital threats. Cait Conley, CISA’s senior adviser to the director, emphasizes the urgency: "Election officials around the country are unwavering in their commitment...

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is seeking guidance on a pivotal issue: enforcing a key portion of Arizona's voter registration law that the Supreme Court has recently allowed to swing into action, even as the law's overall constitutionality continues to be assessed. The Supreme Court's decision last month took a major step, pushing for the reinforcement of a 2022 law that...

Understanding the will of the people is crucial for any functioning democracy. For those in positions of power—be it government officials, journalists, or policy advocates—grasping the true policy preferences of their constituents has, until now, been a monumental task. Enter "TrueViews," a cutting-edge freeware data tool from Harvard experts, which promises to revolutionize how we analyze and interpret public opinion...

Trump and the RNC are preparing to send an unprecedented number of observers—over 100,000 attorneys and volunteers—to battleground states this November. Their goal is to monitor and, if necessary, challenge the vote-counting process.  Trump has stressed the importance of having the right officials "to count the ballots," which he views as crucial as voter turnout. The plan is to have...

In the world of election administration, February has been a month bustling with activity and progress. On January 31st, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) released their FY 2023 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive overview of efforts to streamline federal elections. The EAC has been proactive, distributing $75 million to enhance election administration and further expanding its capacity. They have established...

"When Arlingtonians went to the polls last month to vote in a Democratic primary election for two open seats on the County Board, many were met with a question that had never been asked before during a government-run election in Virginia: “Are you familiar with ranked-choice voting?” Arlington County’s closely watched foray into a new type of voting has drawn generally...

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