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End-to-End Verifiable (E2EV) voting systems hold the promise of enhancing voter trust by providing direct evidence that votes are counted as cast. However, election experts express mixed views, while some…

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When incidents disrupt election operations or security, timely and clear communication is vital to sustaining public trust in the election process. Severe weather, cyber incidents, equipment issues, or disinformation campaigns…

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Graphika has tracked the Spamouflage influence operation, also known as Dragonbridge and Empire Dragon, since 2019. Operating across 40+ online platforms, it uses inauthentic accounts to spread pro-China and anti-Western…

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Elections are held in every state and territory across the United States, and in each of these locations, the administration of elections relies on infrastructure owned and operated by other…

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Effective voter education materials help empower people to take part in democracy. Easy-to-understand materials provide voters with the knowledge to make informed decisions. These best practices will guide you in…

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In January 2017, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security established the Election Infrastructure Subsector under the Government Facilities Sector through a critical infrastructure designation for securing election infrastructure. Today, the…

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In the United States, states have primary responsibility for the administration of federal elections. Federal departments and agencies work to: 1. assist states in protecting the security of our voting…

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For years, government and private sector partners have worked closely together to support state and local officials in safeguarding election infrastructure from cyber, physical, and insider threats. This document outlines…

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Swatting is a term used to describe criminal activity by an individual or group who knowingly provides false information to law enforcement suggesting that a serious threat exists at a…

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Democracy depends on public confidence in the integrity of election systems. Today, more than ever, state and local voting officials must ensure that voter registration databases, election management software, and…

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Artificial Intelligence powered tools have become much more widely available and capable in recent years. Tools powered by Artificial Intelligence  have the potential to benefit society and election offices but…

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As generative Artificial Intelligence enabled capabilities become more widely adopted, it is important for election officials to understand how these capabilities could impact the security and integrity of election infrastructure.…

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Securing elections and making them more accessible and convenient, including the administrative processes that support them, are mission-critical priorities for U.S. states and territories. Secure and trusted voter identification is…

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The constitutional transfer of power and authority from an incumbent American President to a successor is a momentous occasion in American government. In the present day, this transfer of authority…

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The United States electoral process, and indeed American democracy itself, is under great stress. Over the last two decades, hyperpolarized politics and very close elections have led to fights over…

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