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Election News This Week

Justice Department News: This week, Interim District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Ed Martin, the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, has formed a “special unit” to investigate election offenses, according to an email sent to lawyers in his office, the Associated Press reported. Martin, who is awaiting Senate confirmation to permanently take the position, was involved in the “Stop the Steal” movement and promoted false claims that the 2020 election was rigged, said the “Special Unit: Election Accountability” has already opened one investigation and “will continue to make sure that all the election laws of our nation are obeyed,” according to the email reviewed by The Associated Press. The scope of Martin’s unit is unclear and raises questions about whether he is seeking to investigate cases outside the realm of his authority, which is limited to the District of Columbia, said David Becker, a former U.S. Justice Department attorney who leads the Center for Election Innovation and Research, a Washington-based nonprofit. “I’m waiting to see more about what this unit actually is, what jurisdiction it purports to claim, what authority it tends to seize and what laws it purports to enforce,” Becker told the AP. California Sen. Alex Padilla, the top Democrat on the Senate Rules Committee, which oversees elections, said he is concerned that the unit would be “more focused on attacking political enemies than protecting all Americans’ right to vote in free and fair elections.” Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm about the future of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force in the wake of the Trump administration’s moves to curtail or disband other federal election security initiatives. In a March 17 letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, 31 senators — led by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill. — called for the DOJ to continue the work of the task force, which was launched following the 2020 presidential election to investigate threats of violence made against election officials and workers. The senators wrote that “given the recent disturbing personnel and policy decisions at the [DOJ] and the lack of transparency about the future of the Task Force, we request an immediate update on the status and activities of the Task Force, as well as what resources will be provided to ensure its important work continues so that election officials of both parties can safely administer our elections.”

E-poll Book News: The Commissioners of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) issued a joint statement on North Carolina becoming the first state to adopt the agency’s Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Certification requirements for its own certification program “This milestone underscores the value of having a federal election technology certification program to support safe, secure, accurate, and accessible elections and comes just weeks after announcing the first federally certified electronic poll book,” said EAC Chairman Donald Palmer, Vice Chair Thomas Hicks, Commissioner Christy McCormick, and Commissioner Ben Hovland. “North Carolina is leading the way for other states to adopt the Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Certification Program requirements that evaluate the integrity and security of electronic poll books. The North Carolina State Board of Elections helped pave the way for this EAC program as a pilot participant and provided electronic poll book systems to further the EAC’s research efforts on their capability to comply with federal requirements. The Board’s participation and feedback was invaluable as the EAC refined requirements and implementation of this program. Since most election jurisdictions utilize electronic poll books, the EAC hopes this federal certification program informs future policy decisions and encourages other states and manufacturers to implement these standards to better serve election officials and voters.” Electronic poll books, designed to replace paper poll lists by accessing digital voter registration records on a laptop or tablet, are a significant shift in how election officials serve their voters. About 84% of jurisdictions across the country utilize electronic poll books. As of 2025, all 100 counties in North Carolina use electronic poll books to check in voters for in-person early voting, and most use a combination of electronic and paper poll books for Election Day voting, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections. The EAC launched the Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Certification Program in 2024 to evaluate and test the security, accessibility, and usability of this technology across the country and is part of the agency’s Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP). KNOWiNK’s Poll Pad 3.6 is the first system to complete the EAC’s Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Certification Program, which was announced during the agency’s February 19 public hearing on election technology.

High Turnout Wide Margins: In January, the High Turnout Wide Margins team was invited to record a live episode at the Southern Political Science Association meeting held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In a fun turn of events, our “guests” put Brianna and Eric on the receiving end of questions  – giving them the opportunity to reflect on the administration of the November 2024 general election.

Sticker News: Four students from Elmwood and Shaw schools won Millbury, Massachusetts  “I Voted” sticker design contest with designs that will appear on the town’s stickers given out to voters this spring, and also on a flyer that the town will distribute to encourage voting. More than 132 students submitted designs for the stickers. Three stickers to be passed out at the annual election and the fourth will appear on the voting brochure being handed out to citizens. Two winning designs were selected for the Brookings, South Dakota City Clerk’s Office “I Voted” sticker design contest. The winning stickers were designed by second-grader Ruby Yseth and fourth-grader Elliott Ahmann. The winners will be recognized at the March 25 Brookings City Council meeting. The contest was a fun way to get our next generation of voters excited about our local elections and to showcase the creativity of our youth,” Mayor Oepke “Ope” Niemeyer said. More than 30 entries were submitted to the contest. A panel of judges composed of City Council members selected the winning designs. The contest was open to all youth 18 years of age and younger who reside within the city of Brookings. “There were so many creative submissions. The judges had difficulty narrowing the winning designs,” City Clerk Bonnie Foster said. “We are excited to pass out the two winning stickers to voters.”

Personnel News: Lisa Marie Bridges is the new Orleans Parish, Louisiana registrar of voters; Michael Haas is serving as the interim Madison, Wisconsin clerk. Kim Caudill is retiring as the Wilkes County, North Carolina director of elections. Lauren Byrd is the new Wilkes County, North Carolina director of elections. After serving 20 years as Williamson County’s Republican voting machine technician, Tony Clifford has programmed his last election. Ronald Foskey is the new Seminole County, Georgia elections superintendent. 

Ballot Measures, Legislation & Rulemaking

Alabama: The House has passed a bill requiring post-election audits for county and statewide general elections, a measure supporters say will strengthen election integrity across the state. HB30, known as the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act, mandates that probate judges in each county conduct audits after every general election to verify the accuracy of reported results. Under the legislation, counties must randomly select one precinct and one statewide or countywide race for audit, excluding races already subject to a recount. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley), seeks to enhance voter confidence by ensuring elections are properly administered.  “Post-election audits ensure public confidence in the election process,” said Wood. “Audits increase transparency and demonstrate that elections are fair and accurate.” The audits, to be conducted no earlier than 31 days after an election, will be overseen by county probate judges, who must publicly report their findings to the Alabama Secretary of State. The Secretary of State will then publish the audit results and submit a report to the governor and state legislature. The legislation outlines a structured audit process, including the appointment of inspectors and poll workers, securing election materials, and allowing poll watchers and media access. Ballots will be manually tallied or reviewed using certified ballot counters that were not in use during the election. HB30 was amended on the floor to include poll watchers in the audit process to increase oversight options. All audit-related costs will be reimbursed by the state’s comptroller, ensuring counties do not bear the financial burden of implementation.

Arkansas: A proposal mandating citizen-led ballot measures be written at an 8th-grade or lower reading level cleared the House this week after three attempts to pass its emergency clause. House Bill 1713 passed the House with 60 votes; a separate vote on the emergency clause received 63 votes. Emergency clauses require a two-thirds vote in each chamber, meaning at least 67 House votes, and allow laws to go into effect immediately upon the governor’s signature. HB 1713’s emergency clause received 70 votes Wednesday and will next be heard in the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs. HB 1713 narrowly passed the equivalent House committee on March 12 after lawmakers and members of the public raised concerns that proposed ballot measures are too complex by default to be written at or below an 8th-grade reading level. Bill sponsor Rep. Ryan Rose, R-Van Buren, said the bill should help Arkansans “make informed decisions when asked to sign a petition, without confusion, without legalese, without any deceptive wording.”

A bill meant to further deter those who are not United States citizens from voting in Arkansas elections narrowly passed a legislative committee this week. Noncitizen voting is already illegal on the federal level. In Arkansas, the only documents required for voter registration are a Social Security card and a driver’s license or state-issued identification card, both of which noncitizens are able to obtain, said Rep. Wayne Long, R-Bradford, sponsor of the Only Citizens Vote Act. The proposed law, House Bill 1422, would require the Department of Finance and Administration to share “names and identifying information of each” noncitizen with an Arkansas-issued ID or driver’s license with the Secretary of State’s office, which oversees elections. The DF&A, which oversees issuance of driver’s licenses and state IDs, would provide the information in quarterly reports starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Guam: Three key legislative measures aimed at improving Guam’s election system received strong support during a public hearing last week. The measures, introduced by the Chairperson for the Legislative Committee on Elections, Senator Telo Taitague, focus on election security, voter privacy, and government accountability. Bill No.53-38 safeguards voter privacy by ending the outdated practice of posting hardcopies of voter registration indexes for unmonitored access. Bill No. 54-38 enhances voter registration processes, election procedures, and ballot handling with clearly defined guidelines and established timelines. Bill No.55-38 improves campaign finance reviews by clarifying campaign finance reporting requirements, and implements a quarterly financial reporting system. The Guam Election Commission voiced general support for the bills, emphasizing the need for greater transparency, streamlined processes, modernized systems, and improving voter confidence in Guam’s election process.

Iowa: Senate Republicans passed a bill this week to ban ranked choice voting. About 50 jurisdictions across the country vote for some elected officials by ranking candidates in order of preference. The bill would prohibit ranked choice voting in Iowa, where it’s currently not being used. Sen. Ken Rozenboom, R-Oskaloosa, says Iowa has a very good election system and ranked choice voting would be confusing. “In my view, ranked choice voting makes it harder to vote, it makes the votes harder to count, and it’s much harder to ensure a transparent and — accountable democratic process.” Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, D-West Des Moines, opposed the bill. She says ranked choice voting saves money on runoff elections and gives voters more choices. “We see increased voter participation and much higher voter satisfaction because all candidates are considered, and all the votes count.” The bill now goes to the House for consideration.

Kansas: The latest legislation to be endorsed by both the House and Senate would ban the use of ranked-choice voting in Kansas and restrict funding for election-related activities, such as voter registration efforts. The Legislature now has sent three election bills to the governor’s desk. The other one would narrow the window for advance ballots to arrive at county election offices. Senate Bill 4, which the House passed 80-39 on Feb. 27 and the Senate passed 30-10 on March 6, would end the three-day grace period for advance ballots. Currently, ballots are counted if they are postmarked by Election Day and received by the following Friday. The law would require ballots to be returned instead by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Based on last year’s numbers, the change could result in more than 2,000 ballots being disqualified statewide in a general election. The House passed Senate Bill 5 and Senate Bill 6 by 86-37 margins on March 13. SB 5, which the Senate passed 32-8 on Monday, would prohibit election officials from accepting funds for election expenses from any source not authorized by the Legislature. The bill requires federal election funding only be used for purposes authorized by Congress. The law would explicitly prohibit the use of federal funding for election-related activities that include voter registration and voter assistance. SB 6, which the Senate passed 30-10 on this week, would prohibit any form of ranked-choice voting methods in federal, state, county or municipal elections. The method gives voters the option to rank candidates in order of preference, and if the first choice doesn’t have the votes to win, the ballot counts for the next choice. Kansas has not used ranked choice voting in official state-run or county-run elections. It was last used in the state during the 2020 party-run Democratic presidential primary.

Montana: Senate Bill 490, which has passed its third reading in the Montana House, aims to revise the hours and days for late voter registration and alter when a person can change their registration status before federal elections. Currently, Montana election offices are required to operate on business days before an election and on the Monday before the election from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on election day. Under the proposed bill, for the 30 days leading up to federal elections, voters would need to make changes in-person at locations like the Missoula County Election Office. The bill would require Montana counties to be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday before the election. Late registration would no longer be available on Monday, and on election day, hours would be reduced to 8:00 a.m. until noon. If passed, the bill would result in expanded Saturday services and the elimination of Monday for late voter registration. 

North Carolina: A new bill could reduce the number of early voting days for primaries and special elections in North Carolina.  House Bill 411, filed this week, aims to cut the early voting periods for primaries and special elections from 17 days to just six days. The early voting period for general elections would stay the same. The bill would limit the governor’s authority to set early voting for special elections, capping it at six days. It also mandates at least 30 days of absentee voting for special elections. Municipal elections offering early voting or absentee options would face the same six-day cap. If approved, the changes would take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

North Dakota Ballot Measure: The House  approved a proposed constitutional amendment that, if approved by voters, would require all future amendments to the state constitution to only have one subject. The North Dakota Constitution holds that “no bill may embrace more than one subject, which must be expressed in its title,” but proponents of Senate Resolution 4007 say this should be amended to include changes to the constitution. This includes those proposed by the Legislature and through voter-initiated petitions. Under the resolution, the Secretary of State’s Office would have to certify that each proposed amendment complies with this rule. The Secretary of State’s Office could only approve petitions to gather signatures for proposed amendments if the amendments do not contain more than one subject. Critics have raised concerns that the amendment would give the officials a disproportionate amount of power to approve or deny changes to the constitution. It could also lead to more legislative and litigation-related costs to the state, opponents said.

South Dakota: Lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills during the 2025 legislation session proposing to alter South Dakota’s election laws. Almost half are “election integrity” bills, aimed at election security, technology and voter qualifications. Seven of those bills are on the governor’s desk

People who register under the Uniformed And Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, or list a post office box or mail forwarding service as their address because they don’t live permanently in the state, will only be able to vote on federal races — not local or state elections — if the governor signs House Bill 1208. 

House Bill 1066 changes the definition of a South Dakota resident eligible to vote in state and local elections to someone who lives and “usually” sleeps in the same place for 30 consecutive days. The legislation would also require voters who register using a mail-forwarding service or other post office box as their address to additionally list “a description of the location of the individual’s habitation” to be able to vote in state and local elections. Individuals who leave the state must “intend to return” to qualify as a resident, HB 1208 says.

House Bill 1062 designates a county’s master registration files as public records. The files include voter registration information and absentee ballot information, such as the address an absentee ballot was mailed to and the dates it was requested and returned. The bill also requires the Secretary of State’s Office to update its statewide voter registration file weekly and reduces the cost to access a copy of the state’s voter registration list. It currently costs $2,500 to purchase a list of South Dakota registered voters, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. HB 1062 would create an electronic spreadsheet option for $225.

Senate Bill 185, introduced by Sen. Amber Hulse, R-Hot Springs, would change the challenge process. The bill allows a person to challenge someone’s residency status on grounds other than “identity,” which is what the group used to challenge the 132 ballots last year, or that a person is a felon or mentally incompetent. Challenges could also be based on residency, voting or being registered in another state, or being deceased. Challenges could only be made in the months ahead of the election, not on Election Day. Oliva and Chapman said they worked with Hulse to reach a sufficient end result.

South Dakota’s voter registration form already requires a voter to certify they’re a citizen of the United States. Senate Bill 73 would require people to be South Dakota residents when they register to vote while applying for a South Dakota driver’s license.

Senate Bill 75 would require U.S. citizenship status be placed on a driver’s license or nondriver identification card, allowing poll workers to more easily identify if a voter is eligible. Democratic lawmakers argued the bill would lead to discrimination against noncitizens outside of elections.

Senate Bill 68 increases the penalty for voting illegally in the state. Rep. Logan Manhart, R-Aberdeen, carried the bill in the House, calling it an “election integrity” bill and saying it would deter fraudulent voting and keep noncitizens from voting in elections.

Senate Joint Resolution 503 sends a constitutional amendment to South Dakota voters clarifying a person must be a U.S. citizen to vote in the state.  The resolution doesn’t require the governor’s approval. All of the other bills await Gov. Larry Rhoden’s consideration.

Proposals to restrict citizen-initiated ballot measures have cleared the South Dakota Legislature, and some are awaiting the governor’s consideration. One bill would move the deadline for submitting petition signatures from May to February in the year of a general election. Supporters said the change is necessary to ensure adequate time for signature verification and legal challenges before the election. Another bill would require petition signatures for constitutional amendments to be gathered from each of the 35 state senatorial districts in the state.  The bill requires that a petition gain signatures from a number of registered voters in each district equal to 5% of the total votes cast for governor in that district during the last general election. The bill also retains the requirement that the total number of signatures on the petition must equal at least 10% of the votes cast statewide for governor in the last general election.

Texas: ​​Two bills heard before the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee would expand the powers of the Office of the Attorney General, specifically as they pertain to election regulation. The question of how far Paxton can go to prosecute election fraud is one that drove a wedge between the OAG and the Court of Criminal Appeals, the state’s highest criminal court. One bill, Senate Bill 1026 from Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, would permit the Attorney General’s Office to prosecute voter fraud if no court proceedings have begun after six months. That legislation is a response to a 2022 ruling from the Court of Criminal Appeals, in which the Court ruled 8-1 that the OAG cannot unilaterally prosecute voter fraud. Another bill heard is Senate Bill 318 from Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe. That bill would establish an “election integrity division” within the Office of the Attorney General. Under Paxton, such a division exists, though SB 318 would codify its role permanently. “It is creating a division in the AG’s office so that it will most certainly remain a priority that needs to be addressed,” Creighton said.

West Virginia: The House passed Senate Bill 487, removing ineligible voters from active voter rolls, in a 84-9 vote split along party lines, with the entire Democratic House caucus voting against the bill. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk. SB 487 would reduce the period of voting inactivity from four years to two years, meaning that voters who haven’t voted in any election during the preceding two calendar years and who haven’t updated their voter registration records would receive a confirmation notice from their local county clerk’s office and be moved to inactive status. Inactive voters can become active voters again and return to the active voter registration file if an application is received to update the voter’s registration or to vote in any election while they remain on the inactive list. Voters who remain on the inactive list during a period beginning on the date of the notice and ending on the day after the date of the second general election for federal office occurring after the date of the notice must have their voter registration file deleted.

Wyoming: Gov. Mark Gordon signed nine bills into law, line-item vetoed one and vetoed another on March 18 including HEA0071 HB0165 which bans ranked choice voting. 

Legal Updates

Alabama: The U.S. Department of Justice and several voting rights groups filed to dismiss their lawsuit against Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen over his initiative intending to remove noncitizens from the voter rolls. Allen’s move nearly ended up disenfranchising legitimate voters before legal action was taken. The lawsuit was initially brought in September by several groups — Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, League of Women Voters of Alabama, the Alabama Conference of the NAACP and four legal voters affected by the policy announced in August 2024. The cases were consolidated under the DOJ during the Biden administration, a federal judge in Birmingham halted Allen’s program before the 2024 election, finding that it violated the National Voter Registration Act. the Justice Department, now overseen by the Trump administration, said it filed to dismiss the lawsuit “to permit Alabama the time and space to develop a legal, efficient, and effective process to remove noncitizens from their voting roll and secure the vote for their citizens in upcoming elections.” The agency’s statement announcing the dismissal filing did not mention that legal voters would have been removed from the rolls.

Arizona: Attorneys for Kari Lake and Mark Finchem are on the hook for $122,000 in legal fees for Maricopa County for filing what a federal appeals court called a “frivolous” challenge to the use of voting machines in Arizona. Judge Ronald Gould, writing for the majority, said Andrew Parker and Kurt Olsen made “false and misleading allegations” in their 2022 lawsuit claiming that voting machines were unreliable and subject to manipulation. They had sought an order on behalf of the two GOP candidates, who ultimately lost their elections, requiring that ballots be counted by hand. Gould also said the lawyers even misrepresented to the court that all voting in Arizona is done by machine when, in fact, most people use paper ballots, with electronic tabulation. And he said that U.S. District Court Judge John Tuchi, who imposed the sanctions after throwing out the case, was correct in concluding that the lawsuit was based on “speculation and conjecture.” Gould said the sanctions are merited not just because they filed an action without merit but that their lawsuit misled the public and caused “baseless concern about a topic of national importance.”

California: Rep. Darrell Issa sued the state of California to stop mail-in ballots from being counted after Election Day, which he claims provides “an unfair electoral advantage for opponents of Republican congressional incumbents.” The federal lawsuit filed last week on Issa’s behalf by conservative advocacy group Judicial Watch argues that counting vote-by-mail ballots that arrive up to seven days after Election Day violates federal law and directly led to the defeats of two Republican incumbents in last fall’s election. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who is named as the defendant in the complaint, said in a statement, “I will vigorously defend California’s commonsense election laws and safeguard every voter’s right to have their ballot counted.” The congressman’s lawsuit states he intends to run for re-election in 2026, but “faces a material risk that he may lose future elections due to these unlawful ballots.” The complaint also states that “Even if late-arriving VBM ballots in 2026 do not result in his defeat, Plaintiff is injured when an electoral performance is seen as less impressive. An unimpressive result leads to the public perception that California voters are turning away from Plaintiff’s message and platform.” 

Shasta County has requested a court to halt a proposed ballot measure, citing potential violations of state and federal laws. The proposal, titled “Election Transparency and Security Reform,” was submitted by members of the public on March 3. The proposal aims to amend the Shasta County Charter to require all ballots to be hand-counted by volunteers at precincts, with results published on election night or shortly thereafter. The measure also seeks to limit absentee balloting, require voter ID to reduce fraud, and maintain voter rolls locally on a computer not connected to the state, third parties, or the internet. Additionally, it calls for the removal of individuals from voter rolls who are deceased, have moved out of the county, or have undeliverable addresses. In response, Shasta County filed a complaint with the Superior Court against Laura Hobbs, Deidre Holliday, Kari Chilson, Jim Burnett and Richard Gallardo, requesting a hold on their proposal. The county claims the measure violates the U.S. Constitution, California Constitution, California Elections Code, and federal laws. The court filing expressed concerns about the significant costs associated with the proposal, arguing that taxpayer dollars should not be spent on measures that may ultimately be unenforceable and overridden by higher legal authorities. On March 19, Superior Court Judge Benjamin Hanna denied the request saying County Counsel Joseph Larmour’s request was “sparse,” “deficient” and the reasons he offered for making the request did not meet the legal requirements for approval. “This is too important of an issue for the court to make a decision on an expedited basis,” Hanna said.

Georgia: U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee dismissed a challenge to provisions of a controversial GOP-sponsored election law that went into effect soon after the 2020 election, where President Donald Trump lost the state but disputed otherwise. Boulee rejected election integrity activists’ request to prohibit enforcement of certain provisions of Senate Bill 202 that are criminal in nature. Pushed by Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp, the bill’s sweeping overhaul of the state’s election laws went into effect July 1, 2021. Many of the changes, which included permitting unlimited challenges to voter eligibility, shortening runoffs from nine weeks to four weeks, restricting the use of 24/7 drop boxes, and prohibiting people from passing out food and water to voters waiting in line, have been challenged in court proceedings since. A week after its enactment, Boulee refused to grant a preliminary injunction to block the law, citing concerns about changes to election administration rules mere days before runoff races in two special elections. The Coalition For Good Governance, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization focused on election security and transparency, contested five provisions, including the suspension rule, which allows the State Election Board to suspend a local election superintendent or board of registrars for violations of law. Members of the organization that serve as county election board members asserted the rule violates their due process procedural rights. Other voters argued that if a board is removed and not replaced in time, it could create a hurdle to voting and make them unable to register to vote. “In the court’s view, this type of remote injury is precisely the kind of speculative harm that is insufficient to confer standing,” Boulee wrote. Boulee, a Trump appointee, wrote that no officials have ever been suspended under the rule or are currently being considered for suspension, including any of the plaintiffs.

The Georgia Supreme Court debated this week whether the State Election Board went too far when it attempted to pass new voting rules weeks before last year’s election. The case tests whether the board’s right-wing majority had the power to require election inquiries and hand-counts of ballots without laws passed by the Georgia General Assembly. While a judge’s order stopped those proposals from taking effect, the question remained about the extent of the board’s power. Justices on the state’s highest court on Wednesday often interrupted attorneys to ask whether the State Election Board has the authority to create new policies. “It does seem that some of these rules … look a lot like sort of setting up their own mini set of laws that govern that aren’t connected to anything in the code,” said Justice Andrew Pinson during oral arguments held at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville. Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren said separation of powers between branches of government are “a big deal.” “The exact question that is trying to be answered here is, is this permissible? Does this exceed authority?” Warren asked. The court will rule in the coming months on the appeal of a Fulton County judge’s decision to overturn the State Election Board’s rules before November’s election.

Michigan: The Republican National Committee is suing the city of Lansing. The lawsuit, filed in February in Ingham County Circuit Court, follows a public records request the RNC sent on Nov. 26, seeking copies of surveillance video from absentee ballot drop boxes in the city on Nov. 5, Election Day. The RNC submitted similar requests to East Lansing, Delta Township, Flint, Detroit, Battle Creek and Muskegon, among others, and in its lawsuit said Lansing charged far more than any others. Detroit, Delta Township and Muskegon didn’t require any fee. Scott Bean, a spokesperson for Mayor Andy Schor, said in a statement that the city doesn’t comment on active litigation, but “is confident of its compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and an answer to the complaint will be filed soon.” The RNC said in a statement that the public has a right to see the video. “The City of Lansing is throwing up completely unnecessary obstacles and violating Michigan law to discourage citizens from requesting records about our elections, just like this footage of ballot drop boxes,” the statement read. “It’s outrageous, and the RNC will hold localities accountable if they choose to stonewall instead of following the law.”

Mississippi: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that it would not change its prior decree that Mississippi cannot count mail-in absentee ballots that arrive after Election Day.   The order means that Mississippi’s law allowing election workers to process mail-in ballots for up to five business days after the election will be suspended for all federal elections. The law only allowed the workers to count ballots postmarked by Election Day. The ruling does not impact state or local races, including Mississippi’s upcoming municipal elections. The recent order affirms an October ruling from a three-judge court that sided with the Republican National Committee and the Libertarian Party of Mississippi, who sued Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office because he administers the state’s elections. The order stated that Judges Jennifer Elrod, Edith Jones, Jerry Smith, Priscilla Richman, Catharina Haynes, Don Willet, James Ho, Stuart Duncan, Kurt Engelhardt and Andrew Oldham voted for denying the rehearing. Judge Oldham, writing for the majority, said the law that the Legislature enacted in 2020 to allow election workers to count mail-in ballots that arrived up to five days after the election conflicts with federal law because Congress had not explicitly granted states the authority to process ballots after Election Day.

Pennsylvania: Common Pleas Judge David Ridge ruled that the Erie County Board of Elections and two county clerks were neither in contempt of a court order compelling them to produce election-related records, nor did they act in bad faith when they couldn’t. Michelle Previte, a Penn State Behrend mathematics professor who has wrangled with the county in court over other records requests made under Pennsylvania’s Right to Know Law, had sought on Dec. 16, 2022, nearly three months of surveillance footage of the drop box outside of the Erie County Courthouse, which houses the Erie County Voter Registration Office and the Board of Election. She also sought video from two cameras inside the Voter Registration Office. The Board of Elections denied her request, but did not ask for a hearing or respond to her appeal before the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, which eventually ruled in Previte’s favor. Previte’s request also included the operating manual for the Dominion Voting machines used by the county. “(T)he Board did not act in willful and intentional defiance of the court order,” Ridge wrote. “Further, both Julie Slomski, who previously served as County Counsel’s (sic) clerk, and therefore had the responsibility to attempt to obtain and preserve the recordings, and Karen Chillcott, her successor, who assumed the same responsibilities, did everything that they could have reasonably done to obtain all the surveillance recordings and provide them to Mrs. Previte.”

Texas: The U.S. Justice Department withdrew from a lawsuit alleging that Texas’ legislative and congressional district maps drawn after the 2020 U.S. census discriminated against Latino and Black voters by denying them an equal opportunity to participate in the electoral process. The case involves Texas’ 2021 redrawing of 2021 of political maps for congressional and state legislative districts after the 2020 census. The updated maps were meant to reflect the state’s population growth, which, according to the census, was driven almost entirely by Texans of color. However, the Republican-drawn maps diluted their political power, splitting up areas that had high minority populations and giving white voters even greater control. That sparked complaints from the federal government and other groups that the maps discriminated against voters of color. Republican lawmakers and attorneys representing the state in court have denied that their work violated the Voting Rights Act or constitutional protections against discrimination. The remaining plaintiffs in the case are coalitions of organizations representing Latino and Black Texans as well as individual Texans. According to Votebeat, the federal government’s withdrawal leaves the private plaintiffs to pursue the cases on their own. Nina Perales, vice president of litigation at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund said the Justice Department’s decision does not affect the remaining parties’ stance in the case. A trial has been set for May 21.

Opinions This Week

National Opinions: Vote by mail | Bloody Sunday | Paper ballots | SAVE Act | Election security funding 

Arizona: Election legislation

Colorado: Voting rights, II | Ex-felon voting rights | Tina Peters 

Georgia: Ex-felon voting rights | Anti-doxxing legislation 

Hawaii: Automatic voter registration 

Maryland: Voting rights 

Nevada: SAVE Act | Election reform 

New Mexico: Open primaries

New York: Democracy  

Ohio: SAVE Act 

Oregon: Ex-felon voting rights 

Rhode Island: Election security 

Washington: Election security 

Wyoming: Election legislation

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Safeguarding Democracy: CISA’s Role in Protecting Elections: Today, and despite a history of broad bipartisan support since its inception, CISA has been dramatically downsized by the new Trump administration and funding for key cybersecurity initiatives, including the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has been halted. This dismantling of CISA leaves our elections vulnerable and impairs a critical partnership between the federal government and state and local election officials that keeps our elections secure and safe. Join us for an important discussion about the role that CISA plays in identifying and mitigating cyber threats and enhancing election security. “Safeguarding Democracy: CISA’s Role in Protecting Elections,” will feature Kim Wyman, former Washington Secretary of State and CISA Senior Election Security Advisor, in conversation with current election officials Rob Rock, Rhode Island Deputy Secretary of State, Wesley Wilcox, Supervisor of Elections in Marion County, Florida, and Julie Wise, Director of Elections in King County, Washington. The event is presented by Issue One and Issue One’s Faces of Democracy initiative. When: March 21 1pm Eastern. Where: Online

Innovations in Poll Worker Management: Recruitment and Retention (Part 2): Join The Elections Group via Zoom on Thursday, March 27, at noon EDT for an insightful discussion, titled Innovations in Poll Worker Management: Recruitment and Retention, the second in a two-part series on improving poll worker programs through innovative strategies. This webinar will focus on practical methods to attract, retain, and engage a strong and poll worker workforce. Participants will explore effective recruitment strategies, retention techniques to keep experienced poll workers engaged, and best practices for fostering a positive poll worker experience. Discussion topics will include leveraging community partnerships, using data-driven approaches to improve outreach, and implementing incentives and recognition programs that encourage long-term poll worker participation. Join us for this opportunity to gain actionable insights on how to strengthen your poll worker programs, reduce turnover, and ensure a well-prepared election workforce. When: March 27, 12pm Eastern. Where: Online.

Combating False Election Information Lessons from 2024 and a Look to the Future: The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy under the leadership of UCLA Law Professor Richard L. Hasen; one of the nation’s leading election scholars. The Safeguarding Democracy Project is built upon the premise that tackling issues of the U.S. election integrity must be collaborative: across ideologies, across scholarly disciplines, and as a bridge between theory and practice. This session will feature speakers: Alice Marwick, Director of Research, Data & Society, UNC Chapel Hill, Kate Starbird, University of Washington, and Joshua Tucker, NYU and moderator Richard L. Hasen, (Director, Safeguarding Democracy Project, UCLA). When: March 31 3:15pm Eastern. Where: Online.

Partisan Primaries, Polarization, and the Risks of Extremism: The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy under the leadership of UCLA Law Professor Richard L. Hasen; one of the nation’s leading election scholars. The Safeguarding Democracy Project is built upon the premise that tackling issues of the U.S. election integrity must be collaborative: across ideologies, across scholarly disciplines, and as a bridge between theory and practice. This session will feature speakers: Julia Azari, Marquette University, Ned Foley, The University of Ohio, Moritz College of Law, Seth Masket, Denver University, and Rick Pildes, NYU Law School and moderator Richard L. Hasen, (Director, Safeguarding Democracy Project, UCLA). When: April 10, 3:15pm Eastern. Where: Online

Election Center April Special Workshop: The Election Center April Special Workshop will be held in Pittsburgh. The conference will run April 23-25 and CERA courses will be offered April 26 and 27. The CERA courses offered will be: Course 9 (History III, 1965 to present); Course 10 (Constitutional Law of Elections); and Renewal Course 38 (Leadership in Election Administration). When: April 23-27. Where: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Election Center Annual Conference: The Election Center Annual Conference will be held in Salt Lake City. The conference will run August 20-22 and CERA courses will be offered August 23 and 24. The CERA courses offered will be: Course 5 (Ethics); Course 6 (Communications & Public Relations); and Two renewal courses to be announced. When: August 20 to 24. Where: Salt Lake City.

Job Postings This Week

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Administrative Law Specialist, Michigan Dept. of State– This position serves as a Litigation and Enforcement Specialist in the Regulatory Litigation & Enforcement Section conducting preliminary investigations of enforcement and compliance actions brought by the Bureau of Elections under the Michigan Election Law, Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Michigan Lobby Registration Act, Michigan Law on Notarial Acts, and other issues involving the Bureau of Elections. The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing cases to determine validity of potential compliance and enforcement actions and conducting investigations, where appropriate. This position will also coordinate with the Department of Attorney General to provide assistance with litigation matters brought against the Bureau of Elections, Director of Elections, Board of State Canvassers, or other legal matters involving the Bureau of Elections. Salary: $2,604.00 – $4,900.80 Biweekly. Deadline: March 20. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Candidate Services Coordinator, Seminole County, Florida – The Candidate Services Coordinator is a key member of the Supervisor of Elections Office, responsible for ensuring smooth administrative operations with a focus on candidate services and assists with accounting functions and payroll processing. This position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position is responsible for managing the candidate qualifying process, serving as primary point of contact for candidates, maintaining accurate records related to candidate filings, financial disclosures, and other required documentation, and coordinating candidate workshops and providing training on election procedures and campaign finance rules. Salary: $36,000 – $46,000 Annually. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

County Clerk, Lane County, Oregon– Lane County is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as County Clerk and Election & Recording Principal Manager, overseeing critical functions that uphold the integrity of our democratic processes and public records. This pivotal role leads a dedicated team committed to excellence, accuracy, and service to our community. As County Clerk, you will: Plan, organize, and conduct all federal, state, and local elections; Oversee voter registration, property tax appeals, and permanent real property records; Manage marriage licensing, domestic partnership registrations, and archived records; Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws governing elections and records; Lead a team of 14 full-time employees, ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency; and Prepare and analyze data, manage budgets, and oversee technology solutions that support Clerk operations. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you’ll serve as Lane County’s Clerk and Election & Recording Principal Manager, working under the direction of the Director of Operations to deliver services that affect all residents. Why Lane County? Lane County, the fourth most populous county in Oregon, offers a rich and diverse landscape stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Cascade Mountains. Our county seat, Eugene, is a vibrant community with ample opportunities for living, working, and recreation. We are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and the chance to make a meaningful impact in public service. Salary: $90,625.60 – $133,286.40 Annually. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Customer Support Consultant, Hart InterCivic– A Customer Support Center Consultant Level 1 (CSC 1) responds to requests for assistance from Hart InterCivic customers for all Hart InterCivic products. The CSC I’s primary responsibilities are to: Answer, resolve and route customer queries; Maintain professionalism and “customer first” approach in stressful situations; Acquire, demonstrate, and maintain depth of knowledge with all Hart products and product documentation to best support Hart customers; Acquire and maintain functional support-level knowledge of unique customer requirements and their implementation in Hart products; Provide data tracking, reporting, and analytics for CSC projects; Manage and maintain the security of Hart’s assets and customer information; and Serve as a backup/overflow resource Technical Services Workstation deployment and RMA management. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Deputy Director (Democrat), Jackson County, Ohio– To serve as Deputy Director of the Jackson County Board of Elections, in the administration of fair, honest, and accurate elections. The Deputy Director works directly with the Director and is responsible for supervising, directing, and conducting all elections held throughout Jackson County: oversees all operations involved in the election process in accordance with Title 35 of the Ohio Revised Code; and shall be responsible for the following as outlined in Secretary of State Directive 2022-06. Salary: $48,000-$51,000. Deadline: March 28. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Deputy Elections Administrator, Collin County, Texas– Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Elections Administrator. This position manages and supervises the department by handling the election process and election personnel, assisting with administrative and clerical support, preparing contracts and cost records, assisting in hiring and firing decisions and requisition approval. Related duties include submitting actual cost records for payment, tabulating and reporting votes, supervising early voting coordinators, voter registration coordinators, and other clerical personnel, and acting as the state funds management liaison. Performs related duties as required. Work is performed under the direction of the Elections Administrator. Candidates must possess a broad knowledge, normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree. At least two years of related experience are required. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License and have the ability to read election codes and documents. Starting Salary: $86,701. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Director of Election Administration, Philadelphia– The Director of Election Administration is responsible for managing, directing, and supervising, through subordinate managers and/or supervisors, the activities of administrative staff (excluding the Commissioners and their individual offices’ staffs) to meet deadlines, procure goods and services, communicate with the public, equitably manage the Office of the City Commissioners’ workforce development, and hold elections in accordance with federal and state election laws. The Director of Election Administration proactively communicates pertinent information, decision points, and any potential issues with the Deputy Commissioners and the Director of Election Operations, making all decisions in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. The position of Director of Election Administration is in the Administration Program in the Operations Management Responsibility Center, and oversees several departments: Budget, Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, Safety and Security, and Voter Access and Engagement. The Director of Election Administration reports to and is supervised by the City Commissioners. Salary Range: $150,000-$165,000. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Election Specialist, Candidate Services, Palm Beach County, Florida– This position is responsible for the management and execution of services provided to candidates, political committees, electioneering communication organizations, political parties, community development districts, and special taxing districts. This includes establishing and maintaining an organized system for managing the required forms and records associated with filing and qualifying for office, candidate petitions, campaign finance reporting, financial disclosures, initiative petitions, and other related activities. Candidate Services staff must be organized and personable with a great attitude, be able to work well in a team environment, and meet deadlines under pressure. Excellent work ethic, including consistent performance, integrity, reliability, and attendance, is a must. Must be detail-oriented, be able to handle simultaneous projects, and be a self-starter. Salary: $21.63 – $24.04. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Elections GIS Analyst, Arapahoe County, Colorado–The Election GIS Analyst performs highly technical professional level work carrying out a comprehensive public facing service operation. This position specifically supports the Community Services team in performing computer applications and/or database design, development, service implementation for Division users utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, ArcGIS and overall maintenance of the entire SCORE address library. Salary: $74,877.40 – $119,610.14 Annually. Deadline: March 21. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Elections Specialist, Pinal County, Arizona– Perform a variety of paraprofessional and technical functions in the administration and support of the elections functions for Pinal County under general supervision. Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description. Salary: $42,000 – $59,117 Annually. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Harris Regional Services Technician, Hart InterCivic – A Harris Regional Services Technician responds to all customer requests ranging from training requests to phone support requests, to onsite repair of voting equipment requests. This individual is one of the local customer support routes. The position requires residency in Harris County, Texas. The Regional Service Technician handles all Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests for external customers for all Hart InterCivic Verity products within his/her region and provides on-site customer support and troubleshooting on an as-needed basis. This position will adhere to the Proprietary Information and Intellectual Property Agreement as it defines and communicates this position’s responsibilities to protect the Company’s information and information security. This responsibility extends outside the organization’s premises and outside normal working hours, e.g., in the case of work-from-home. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Information Technology Manager, Sarasota County, Florida– The Information Technology (IT) manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the technological infrastructure essential for conducting secure, efficient and accurate elections. The IT manager is responsible for the general management of the IT department staff and engages in technical, administrative and supervisory work, including interaction with directors, other managers and departments, vendors and county and state agencies. The manager must maintain knowledge of all IT and technical systems used to support the operations of the elections office. Salary Range: $67,912 – $115,460. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

IT Assistant Manager, Palm Beach County, Florida– The Assistant IT Manager plays a supportive role in the smooth operation of the IT department, ensuring that both the technical infrastructure and the team are aligned with the organization’s goals. This position involves collaborating closely with the Election Technology Director to oversee the implementation of technology solutions that meet the needs of the organization. The Assistant IT Manager helps maintain an efficient and effective IT environment. Oversee daily operations of the IT department, including help desk operations and performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring efficient workflow. Hold department meetings and provide weekly performance summary. Manage IT projects under the direction of the Election Technology Director, ensuring timely completion, budget requirements, and organizational needs. Enforce IT policies and procedures to ensure data security, network access, and system availability. Assist in the management of IT staff by developing skills, coaching, and communicating job expectations. Coordinate vendor renewals, assist with IT budget development, and manage grant applications. Evaluate and assist in maintaining the organization’s disaster recovery and business continuity plans for IT. Assist with IT Public Records requests research and fulfillment. Assist the Election Technology Director in all facets of IT operations. Lead projects and mentor team members. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here.

Language Access & Outreach Coordinator, King County, Washington–This is an amazing opportunity to be engaged in the election process!  The Department of Elections is searching for energetic and resourceful professionals who like to “get stuff done”. The Language Access and Outreach Coordinator position in the Elections Department combines an exciting, fast paced environment with the opportunity to cultivate talents and apply a variety of skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment and will not hesitate to roll up both sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done. The Language Services and Community Engagement Team at King County Elections provides language access work for the whole Elections Department, translating election materials into six languages (Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese). In addition, the Team works collaboratively across Department and with community to identify and remove barriers to voting. These communities include those who are disabled, experiencing houselessness, immigrants, youth, and those with limited mobility. This team is recruiting a Language Access and Outreach Coordinator who will support the program for the Chinese language. This position provides bilingual assistance, translation, and community outreach support. This individual must be able to read, write, understand, and speak Chinese at the language proficiency testing level used by the Department. In addition, as part of the community engagement program, this individual will participate in voter registration and voter education activities with community partners and provide support to our Voter Education Fund partners. This position will provide language access assistance to our communications team and administrative support to other election work groups as needed. Salary: $38.37 – $48.64 Hourly. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Manager, Professional Services, HartIntercivic– Project Managers at Hart InterCivic are highly motivated “self-starters” who are enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer service.  Working with other members of the Professional Services and Operations teams, the Project Manager directs activity, solves problems, and develops lasting and strong relationships with our customers.  Hart InterCivic’s unique and industry-known culture of innovation, transparency, and customer-centric focus creates an environment where team members will continually grow and be challenged to develop their careers. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Online Voting System Product Owner, Free Democracy Foundation – The Free Democracy Foundation seeks to increase trust in democracy by supporting new, innovative ways to help all eligible voters access a ballot safely and know their vote counts. Free Democracy is furthering this mission by: Supporting technology solutions to make voting more convenient, accessible and verifiable, including by supporting the development of an open source cryptographic protocol to facilitate end-to-end verifiable mobile voting; Making the technology solutions available, including by providing the enabling technology to third-party vendors to develop, market, and implement for use in public elections; and Educating democratic stakeholders to be informed users of end-to-end verifiable internet voting technology. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and innovative Online Voting System Product Owner to work with independent vendors to design and develop accessible, usable, and scalable online voting solutions using the open source cryptographic protocol we are currently developing. As the Product Owner under contract, you will play a pivotal role in bringing systems to market to facilitate secure, end-to-end verifiable mobile voting that makes voting more accessible, transparent, and verifiable. As a key public-facing technical leader, you will work alongside the CEO and Board to champion our technology through clear communication, technical expertise, and thoughtful engagement with the election technology community. Your role combines product and technical leadership with public advocacy, helping to drive adoption and acceptance of secure mobile voting solutions through both technical excellence and effective stakeholder engagement. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Physical Security Specialist, Palm Beach County, Florida– This position is responsible for administration of the physical security programs in a manner consistent with Supervisor of Elections Office policies, procedures, quality standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. These programs include conducting facility security risk assessments, assisting with access control, monitoring alarms and CCTV systems, and providing security related training. Must be organized and personable with a great attitude, be able to work well in a team environment, and meet deadlines under pressure. Excellent work ethic, including consistent performance, integrity, reliability, and attendance, is a must. Candidate must be detail-oriented and understand the importance of security and safety for all. Must be available 24/7 365, be able to handle simultaneous projects, and be a self-starter. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here.

Regional Sales Representative II, Soch– Soch is a pioneer in solving the public sector’s most critical business challenges by digitizing and automating complex processes. We offer a suite of products that address election management, FOIA management, candidate filing, campaign finance and other critical business challenges in the government sector. We are looking for an election sales professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the election domain. Someone who is passionate about democracy and has a desire to help local election administrators run successful elections. Your primary focus will be on developing customer relations, and completing sales of Soch’s products. This includes but is not limited to election management solution for poll workers, inventory, election security, incident report, chain of custody, public records and other important aspects of election management to conduct fair, safe and secure elections. You will be responsible for managing opportunities and relationships with customers in a specified assigned territory/state(s). Leveraging your established connections and local election knowledge will contribute significantly to your growth in this position. Email, cold calling, outreach via LinkedIn and other networking channels to expand customer base. Strong communication skills needed to promote/demonstrate products and services offered by Soch. Travel to conferences and local/state election offices as needed for the facilitation of sales. You must be a quick learner to learn the products and services offered by Soch. You will be responsible for meeting sales targets and generating revenue, contributing to the overall goals and plans developed by the management team. Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and monitor their preferences to ensure relevant sales strategies. Salary: $114,000 – $121,800 per year plus commission. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Regional Sales Representative III, Soch– Soch is a pioneer in solving the public sector’s most critical business challenges by digitizing and automating complex processes. We offer a suite of products that address election management, FOIA management, system provisioning and other critical business challenges in the government sector. We are looking for an election sales professional with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the election domain. Someone who is passionate about democracy and has a desire to help local election administrators run successful elections. Your primary focus will be on developing customer relations, and completing sales of Soch’s products. This includes but is not limited to election management solution for poll workers, inventory, election security, incident report, chain of custody, public records and other important aspects of election management to conduct fair, safe and secure elections. You will be responsible for managing opportunities and relationships with customers in a specified assigned territory/state(s). Leveraging your established connections and local election knowledge will contribute significantly to your growth in this position. Email, cold calling, outreach via LinkedIn and other networking channels to expand customer base. Strong communication skills needed to promote/demonstrate products and services offered by Soch. Travel to conferences and local/state election offices as needed for the facilitation of sales. You must be a quick learner to learn the products and services offered by Soch. You will be responsible for meeting sales targets and generating revenue, contributing to the overall goals and plans developed by the management team. Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and monitor their preferences to ensure relevant sales strategies. Salary: $67,000 – $72,500 per year plus commission. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Registrar of Voters, Marin County, California– The County of Marin, California is seeking an experienced Registrar of Voters (Registrar) to lead the Elections Department and administer local, statewide, and national elections within the County. The Registrar will uphold federal and state laws to protect voting rights and maintain election integrity and smooth operations. This strategic professional will have the opportunity to lead a cohesive and high-performing team of 11 and oversee voter registration and outreach, candidate services, vote centers, and ballot creation and distribution. They will also manage the Department’s roughly $4 million budget, anticipate and plan for the Department’s future needs, build highly collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and maintain transparent communication with the public through frequent media engagement. Priorities include succession planning, continuous improvement of election technologies and cybersecurity, and cross-departmental collaboration. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of California’s election laws, experience managing departmental budgets and grant funding, and a consultative leadership style that emphasizes trust and empowerment in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will enjoy the scenic beauty of Marin County while benefiting from a supportive, inclusive work environment and an engaged constituency. Empower voters, and uphold election integrity and transparency; apply today! Salary: $182,873 — $201,593. Deadline: April 2. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Registrar of Voters, Sonoma County, California –Appointed by the Board of Supervisors, and reporting to the County Administrator/Executive, the Registrar of Voters provides leadership, administrative policy, and operational direction for the Registrar of Voters Department, including analyzing and interpreting legislation affecting the department and performing a variety of complex work in the planning and conducting of all Federal, State, and local elections. The Registrar of Voters is a critical leadership position, responsible for ensuring the electoral process in the County of Sonoma is conducted professionally and with the highest level of professional election standards, consistently demonstrating neutrality and non-partisan decision-making. This is a position of trust and confidence. Work is performed with a maximum amount of independent judgment and initiative. The Registrar of Voters has the primary responsibility for conducting Primary, General, and Special Elections within Sonoma County, and directing the operations of a department. This responsibility includes the successful execution of all components of the County’s election management process, including: registration of voters, poll worker coordination and training, vote center establishment aligned with any accessibility requirements, ballot creation, voting system security, ballot processing and tallying, the certification of election returns to the Secretary of State, and the provision of candidate services such as candidate filing and finance. Furthermore, this position has the sole responsibility for ensuring that election processes are in full compliance with County, State, and Federal legal requirements, communicating election results to the public, and providing information and responding to the media on election related matters. As the Department Head, it is anticipated the Registrar of Voters will directly supervise approximately 3-4 reports, including a Chief Deputy Registrar of Voters and administrative manager. The Department’s three Elections Managers are responsible for managing one or more of the Department’s program areas which include Voter Registration, Ballot Scanning and Adjudication, Poll Workers and Vote Center Supplies, Outreach Programs, Candidate and Campaign Services, Petitions, and Vote by Mail. Each area is responsible for overseeing important aspects of the election process to ensure smooth elections throughout the year. Salary: $195,036 – $237,072. Deadline: April 14. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Risk & Compliance Manager, Illinois State Board of Elections– Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) the Risk & Compliance Manager is responsible for: Assessing organizational risks, ensuring the agency’s alignment to information security standards, collaborating with agency stakeholders to develop a risk management framework, performing gap analysis and recommending compensating technical and/or administrative controls, leading and managing information security compliance initiatives, maintaining policies, standards, procedures, and controls documentation, conducting comprehensive risk assessments, managing third-party risk, and overseeing the agency’s security awareness initiatives. Salary: $7,500-$10,000 per month. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Sales & Marketing Specialist, Soch– Soch is a pioneer in solving the public sector’s most critical business challenges by digitizing and automating complex processes. We offer a suite of products that address election management, FOIA management, system provisioning and other critical business challenges in the government sector. We are looking for a sales and marketing professional with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Someone who is passionate about democracy and has a desire to help local election administrators run successful elections. Sales: Your primary focus will be on developing customer relations, and completing sales of Soch’s products. This includes but is not limited to election management solution for poll workers, inventory, election security, incident report, chain of custody, public records and other important aspects of election management to conduct fair, safe and secure elections.vYou will be responsible for managing opportunities and relationships with customers in a specified assigned territory/state(s).vEmail, cold calling, outreach via LinkedIn and other networking channels to expand customer base.vStrong communication skills needed to promote/demonstrate products and services offered by Soch.vTravel to conferences and local/state election offices as needed for the facilitation of sales. Marketing: You will be primarily responsible for graphic design, social media, email campaigns, conferences and creating content as needed for the outreach. Create and post content on social media via content scheduler Expert in implementing marketing strategies and techniques to increase sales activity and revenue. Salary: $45,200 – $51,400 Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Sales Director, SOE Software– The ideal candidate will be a combination of an experienced salesperson and someone familiar with US elections. This position will focus on the sales of voting modernization software within the US, targeting state and local governments. This position will report to the President of the company. This is a predominantly autonomous and challenging role that requires the right candidate to show leadership, ownership, enthusiasm, professionalism, and an entrepreneurial spirit toward business. This is a role that requires frequent travel within the region. The role would suit someone currently in a commercial role, selling software solutions/services into the US marketplace in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have strong state and local government contacts. The successful candidate will have considerable experience in building, growing, and managing a database of truly qualified prospects. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Senior Elections Supervisor, Placer County, California– The Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office has a current vacancy for a Senior Elections Supervisor. The Office is looking for someone with experience in the development, supervision, and administration of elections programs. The ideal candidate will have supervised in an elections office or similar agency that emphasizes cooperation, accountability and transparency and has the ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, other county departments, jurisdictions and the voters of Placer County. To learn more about the Elections Division of the Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office please click here. In addition to the minimum education and experience, the ideal candidate will possess experience and vision in the following areas: State and federal election laws; Voting systems; General operating policies and functions of the California Secretary of State’s Office; Best practices and current trends in successful election administration, community education and outreach programs; Principles and techniques of effective employee supervision and development, training, management practices and public administration. Salary: $69,056.00 – $86,195.20/year. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Senior Programs Officer, Elections, Election Trust Initiative– The senior program officer is part of a small project team that works to advance evidence-based and nonpartisan solutions that improve the accessibility, integrity, and trustworthiness of the U.S. election administration system. This position will work with the team and our partners to develop and oversee strategies to strengthen the field of election administration, identify and vet grantees, provide business planning and capacity building support to key organizations in the field, develop metrics to assess and monitor the portfolio’s progress in attaining its objectives, and coordinate strategies with allied philanthropic partners also investing in the elections sector. This work will involve building relationships with elections officials, researchers, policymakers, non-profit organizations, donors, and other key stakeholders. The position is based in Washington, D.C. and will participate in core office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home for the remainder of each week. The position has a fixed time frame that may be extended based on the success of the program, funding sources and board and decisions on continued support. The position will report to the executive director of the Election Trust Initiative. Salary: $156K-$174K. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Voter Services Clerk, Seminole County, Florida – The Voter Services Clerk serves as the primary customer service representative for the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office. This position is responsible for the accurate maintenance and entry of voter registration information, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of voter data, and providing essential assistance to voters, including answering inquiries and processing voter-related documents. The Clerk will also be involved in various clerical and administrative tasks associated with voter services, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal election laws. Responsibilities include processing new voter registrations, updates or changes to existing registrations, vote-by-mail ballot requests, and returns, as well as petition verifications and other voter record-related tasks, providing accurate voter registration and election information to the public in person, by phone, or via mail, in accordance with Florida state laws, regulations, and procedures, conducting research to resolve issues related to voter registration records, utilizing sources both within the voter database and external government websites or online resources, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of voter registration records by verifying information, validating signatures on candidate and initiative petitions, maintaining and update street maintenance files to ensure an up-to-date and accurate residential address database for Seminole County. Salary: $17 – $22 Hourly. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Voter Services Supervisor, King County, Washington– The Department of Elections is searching for energetic and resourceful professionals who like to “get stuff done”. The Voter Services Supervisor position in the Elections Department combines an exciting, fast paced environment with the opportunity to cultivate talents and apply a variety of skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in an innovative and fast-paced environment and will not hesitate to roll up both sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done. This position reports to the Voter Services Manager and provides support for the Voter Services program. The person who fills this role will oversee the check-in process for building visitors, processing incoming mail, in-person customer service, signature verification for petitions, voting centers, and voter registration maintenance and support for paper registrations, online voter registrations, and registrations received through the Department of Licensing. Salary: $40.24 – $51.00 Hourly. Deadline: March 20. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Voting Systems Technician, Bernalillo County, New Mexico– Under general supervision, is responsible for certifying, calibrating, and maintaining the County voting machines (ICE) and (ICC) scanners; maintains the Bureau of Elections (BOE) warehouse, including exterior of building, all equipment and supplies; and assists BOE staff during all election cycles. Salary: $34,715.20 – $39,936.00 Annually. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

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