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A graphic featuring a quote on voting rights. It reads:"The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy, and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is essential to protecting that right for all voters." — Pamela Smith, President & CEO In the bottom right corner is the logo for "Verified Voting." The design includes red, blue, and gray geometric shapes in the top right corner.

On the 60th anniversary of the #VotingRightsAct, barriers to the ballot remain. That’s why Verified Voting & 200+ orgs are calling on Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Read ours & @civilrightsorg.bsky.social's statements: verifiedvoting.org/civil-rights... #VRAat60

Vermont Secretary of State: Cuts to federal agency could pose election security risk Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas said their office would not be able to provide cybersecurity resources

CISA is absolutely essential to safeguard our elections from cyberattacks, and states will continue to feel the federal cuts deeply.https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vt-secretary-of-state-cuts-to-federal-agency-could-pose-election-security-risk/65503333

How States Can Fill Election Security Gaps Left by Federal Cuts From cybersecurity assessments and training to coordination with law enforcement agencies, state governments need to provide wide-ranging support to ensure smooth and secure elections.

The federal government is cutting support for local election officials’ preparations for scenarios like cyberattacks and bomb threats. Now state governments need to step up.
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A graphic with a blue background featuring a portrait of C. Jay Coles, who is smiling and wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a patterned tie. Text reads: "Before advocating for secure, accessible elections across the country… Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs C. Jay Coles worked in Idaho & Oregon’s local governments for 10+ years including time spent as an election official!" Verified Voting logo appears at the bottom.

After 10+ years in local government in ID & OR — including as an elections administrator — our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay, knows the challenges election officials face, & uses that insight to push for laws supporting secure, accessible elections. #ElectionHero

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Verified Voting is excited to welcome @annalysyanskaya.bsky.social & @timothy-edgar.bsky.social to our board of advisors! Anna & Timothy bring invaluable expertise to our mission of strengthening democracy & promoting the responsible use of technology in elections. Check out their bios below!

High voter registration should be celebrated, not scrutinized. States shouldn't be targeted for successfully engaging residents in the democratic process.

A State Agenda for Election Security and Resiliency States must step up to help election officials protect their staff, facilities, and voting systems.

Last year’s election is widely regarded as an administrative success. Yet, there were serious attempts at disruption. In our report with @rstreet.bsky.social, we highlight the necessary steps state leaders should take to strengthen our election infrastructure. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/pol...

A profile graphic for Jess King, labeled “Senior Policy Associate.” A smiling Jess is shown in a photo on the right. The text reads: “Before helping states with audits & transparency tools to build public trust…” followed by, “Jess King served as Cuyahoga County, OH election official for 10 years, leading vote-by-mail, ballot prep & tabulation for 900k+ voters.” At the bottom is the Verified Voting logo and a small icon of a shield with a check mark and user profile.

Jess spent 10 years serving nearly 900,000 voters in Cuyahoga County, OH, overseeing vote-by-mail, ballot prep, & tabulation. Now, as Senior Policy Associate, she helps states with audits, ballot accounting, and other best practices to build trust in elections. #ElectionHero

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Voting rights is NOT a partisan issue.

Our freedom to vote is our most sacred & fundamental right.

It is the right upon which all our other rights rest.

#RestoreTheVRA

A graphic with a pink background featuring a portrait of Lamontae Shively, who is smiling and wearing a white suit jacket and a yellow bow tie. Text reads: "Before powering Verified Voting’s tools & data… Research & Outreach Associate Lamontae Shively was Deputy Clerk in the Fayette County, KY, elections office, supporting 250k+ voters & helping train 1,300+ election officers." Verified Voting logo appears at the bottom.

At Fayette County, KY's elections office, Lamontae registered voters, helped train 1,300+ officers, and worked with voting equipment. Now, as Verified Voting’s Research & Outreach Associate, he keeps our tools and data sharp for voters, officials, partners, and advocates. #ElectionHero

How States Can Fill Election Security Gaps Left by Federal Cuts From cybersecurity assessments and training to coordination with law enforcement agencies, state governments need to provide wide-ranging support to ensure smooth and secure elections.

In the face of growing election security threats, states need to ensure that cyberattacks and other incidents don’t affect the voters casting ballots or election workers counting them.
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Spenser Mestel - Issue One

Meet Spenser Mestel! The #FacesOfDemocracy member and former New York City poll worker, elections journalist, and adventure seeker shares his experiences from a decade of working the polls and voting while living abroad. https://issueone.org/interviews/meet-the-faces-of-democracy-spenser-mestel/

A graphic titled “From the Election Frontlines to Verified Voting – MEET Lamontae, Jess, and C. Jay.” The image features portraits of three individuals: Lamontae (a man in a light-colored suit and gold bow tie), Jess (a woman with blonde hair in a sleeveless black and beige top), and C. Jay (a man with short light hair, glasses, a white shirt, and a tie). The text reads: “They've assisted voters and have helped run elections.” It continues, “Now they’re using their passion for democracy to improve election policy, tools, and voter confidence across the country.” At the bottom is the Verified Voting logo.

They helped voters cast their ballots, oversaw vote-by-mail for hundreds of thousands, and kept elections running smoothly. Now, Lamontae, Jess & C.Jay bring that frontline election experience to their work at Verified Voting. Stay tuned to meet these #ElectionHeroes!

At the NASED 2025 Summer Conference, the spirit of collaboration was clear. From voter registration to voting systems & security, election officials are sharing challenges, solutions & support. Despite some uncertainties, the commitment to trustworthy elections perseveres! #ElectionSecurity #NASED

DOJ hits states with broad requests for voter rolls, election data Election clerks in both parties, who have been subject to harassment and lawsuits over Trump’s 2020 false election claims, worry about efforts to examine their voting machines.

Federal overreach into election administration, which is each individual state's authority, is becoming more widespread.

We strongly support election officials' commitment to protecting voters and upholding their responsibility to lead fair elections.
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This #DisabilityIndependenceDay marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. All voters deserve equal access at the ballot box.

See what accessible voting equipment is used near you with our interactive map: verifiedvoting.org/verifier/#mo...

Election workers perform critical and demanding work in order to run smooth and secure elections.

The Elections Group hosted a conversation to highlight the human element behind elections, including the stressors these workers face as they make Election Day possible.

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👋 Have you spotted Verified Voting’s Deputy Policy & Strategy Director Chrissa and Senior Policy Associate Jess at the NASED 2025 Summer Conference? We’re on the ground, engaging with experts and staying up to date on the latest in election administration. #ElectionSecurity #NASED2025

🫡 Verified Voting here with our NASED 2025 Summer Conference Day 1 takeaway:
With the gap left by CISA, states are adapting—bringing some elements in-house and leveraging state and other partners. However, finding funding remains a concern. #NASED2025 #ElectionSecurity

Survey Finds Election Officials Want More Support Amid Federal Cutbacks and Ongoing Threats Local election officials are concerned about the loss of federal support for election security and hope state and local governments will step in to fill the void.

The results of our annual survey of local election officials show why states and civil society need to shore up the critical work these crucial public servants perform. bit.ly/3IlRJVZ

What’s This Rumor about Rockland County?

Check out our new blog post from election tech expert Kevin Skoglund, which examines and debunks misinformation about the 2024 election in Rockland County, NY. #ElectionSecurity
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Our annual survey of local election officials finds that most are concerned about recent federal cutbacks to election support, including election security programs. Learn more: bit.ly/3IlRJVZ

🗳️New explainer: Learn why QR codes and barcodes appear on ballots, what they’re used for, and why votes should be counted from human-readable marks or text that voters can verify. 👉 Read the explainer: verifiedvoting.org/decoding-you...

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🗺️ New interactive map on The Verifier: Find out if your jurisdiction encodes votes in QR codes or barcodes to better understand how your vote may be counted. 👉 Explore the map: verifiedvoting.org/verifier/#mo...

When the Trump Administration issued its executive order on “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” we received a flood of questions about QR codes and barcodes in voting. Check out the 🧵 below to explore our new interactive map and explainer! #ElectionSecurity