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Editor's Note

That’s a lot of elections
This week marks 20 years at electionline

By M. Mindy Moretti
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This week marks my 20-year workiversary with electionline! 

Prior to that I had been covering elections (along with a multitude of other county-related topics) for County News, the bimonthly publication of the National Association of Counties for about five years. 

That’s a lot of elections! 

But my love affair with elections didn’t start back at NACo. I remember going with my parents to my local elementary school on Election Days and stepping behind the red, white and blue curtain and pulling the lever (shhhh) on the voting machine after they had made their choices and listening to that satisfying “clunk” that it made. And my grandfather, one of my most favorite people ever, had been a delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates and served as the chief legislative liaison for Maryland Gov. Marvin Mandel. 

As a News Aide at The Washington Post – my first job out of college – I spent six months working on the City Desk covering all things DC, including the 1994 mayoral election which saw former Mayor Marion Barry return to office. For that election in particular, I was assigned to cover the results for the Post so my job was, old school telephone in hand, to head to the D.C. Board of Elections and call in the results to then-Metro editor Jo-Ann Armao. Every hour or so, someone from the DCBOE would come to the room where the reporters were stationed with stacks of greenbar paper–you know, the green and white striped printer paper from days of yore–and I would take a ruler and pencil and start calling in election results. 

Some of the OG electionline folks back in 2022. Sean from Rome, Aly from Los Angeles and Kat, Mindy, Doug, Stan and Tanner in DC.

A few years later while covering one of NACo’s annual conferences in Phoenix that I first met electionline’s founder Doug Chapin. He was presenting on a panel, I don’t remember the topic other than elections, and I thought to myself, what a funny, smart, thoughtful dude. So when a job opened up with the opportunity to work for him at electionline, I jumped at the chance. 

It’s been a wild ride. From observing the first post-Katrina election in New Orleans to watching the popularity of custom “I Voted” stickers grow by leaps and bounds to tracking “cars into polling places” and everything in between. 

There have been earthquakes, a pandemic, a Super Storm and more than one power outage caused by a squirrel chewing on wires. And seriously, what’s up with the gas leaks? 

We’ve gone from paper ballots to electronic voting machines and back again. Vendors and supportive federal agencies have come and gone. We’ve finally stopped talking about online voting (sorta), but it seems that we’ll never stop talking about voter ID.  

The Elections Dog doing a site visit.

When Doug launched electionline in 2001, he said his hope was to post one news story per day. Now, we average about 40 – which obviously fluctuates depending on year and proximity to an election (I posted 123 on November 5). The Weekly newsletter has more than 5,500 subscribers and the Daily newsletter (thanks Brian Corley!) has more than 3,500 subscribers. The staff may be smaller, but the product carries on. 

What attracted me to writing about elections, and has kept me “on the beat” for more than 20 years is the people. When I came up with the tagline for electionline – there’s a story behind every vote cast – I really meant that. Elections are a microcosm of America, filled with thoughtful, dedicated and passionate people. 

Seriously, you all rock and you’re the reason that on most days 4:50am doesn’t really seem all that early. 

electionlineWeekly Archives Update
Thanks so much to the help of Michael Caudell-Feagan, Pew’s executive vice president and chief program officer and Karla Irwin, Pew’s archivist, the electionlineWeekly archives are now up-to-date as far back as March 29, 2007.

When electionline offboarded from Pew at the end of August 2011, the Weekly archives didn’t make the transition to the new website. But now, thanks again to the help of the Pew folks we’ve been able to restore the archives from March 29, 2007 to September 6, 2011. 

It was a fun walk down memory lane inputting those four-ish years of original reporting and news round-up into electionline’s current format. It’s amazing how some of the stuff–voter ID–remains as top of mind today as it was then. Feel free to peruse at your leisure or if you’re looking for something but can’t remember when it was, drop me a line and I’ll see what I can dig up.  

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Election News This Week

Federal Update: According to the Oregon Capital Chronicle, U.S. Election Assistance Commissioner Christie McCormick (R) joined a panel at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank closely aligned with President Donald Trump, where during hour-long discussion about election fraud included McCormick and other panelists speculating about why Democrats oppose their efforts to restrict voting access in the name of election security. “They need open borders, they need illegal citizens to increase their votes,” she said. “And this is why they’re fighting so adamantly against us to try to prevent that from happening.” In response, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read has said McCormick, a Barack Obama appointee, should lose her job. “It’s un-American to spread lies that sow fear and paranoia in the heart of our democracy,” Read said. “Our founders built this nation on free and fair elections. Generations of Americans fought and died to defend them. Commissioner McCormick’s false claims dishonor that sacrifice. She betrayed the trust of the people she was meant to serve.” According to the publication, the EAC responded to an inquiry with an automated response that spokespeople are furloughed without access to email because of the ongoing government shutdown.  According to a report published in The Washington Post, President Trump is dialing up pressure on the Justice Department to freshly scrutinize ballots from the 2020 election, raising tensions with administration officials who think their time is better spent examining voter lists for future elections. In recent private meetings, public comments and social media posts, Trump has renewed demands that members of his administration find fraud in the five-year-old defeat that he never accepted. He recently hired at the White House a lawyer who worked on contesting the 2020 results. Administration officials and allies have asked to inspect voting equipment in Colorado and Missouri. Others are seeking mail ballots from Atlanta in 2020, when Trump became the first Republican presidential candidate to lose Georgia since 1992.

DHS Update: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formalized changes to its federal immigration database, expanding its purpose to include voter registration and verification for both noncitizens and U.S. citizens. Posted to the Federal Register on Oct. 31, the overhaul of DHS’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system adds data on U.S.-born citizens and explicitly authorizes its use for voter registration and voter list maintenance. SAVE is a system used by DHS to verify the immigration and citizenship status of applicants for public benefits and licenses.   Previously, SAVE only included information on noncitizens and naturalized citizens. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), some states have already used the database to verify 33 million voters’ citizenship status using the last four digits of voters’ Social Security numbers. According to MeriTalk, DHS said the update authorizes collecting additional identifiers – including full Social Security, driver’s license, and U.S. passport numbers – and allows that data to be shared with other agencies such as the Social Security Administration and the Department of Justice for cross-verification.  The update also eliminated transaction fees for state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies that want to use SAVE. “DHS effectively collapsing different government databases into one is a privacy and practical disaster,” said Isabel Linzer, elections and democracy fellow at the Center for Democracy and Technology, in a statement.  

Getting Out The Vote: The Vermont Secretary of State’s office is launching a task force with leaders from Gov. Phil Scott’s administration and a number of advocacy groups to boost voter turnout ahead of local, state and federal elections next year. Noah Kahan’s home state already has some of the highest rates of election participation in the country according to data compiled by Secretary Sarah Copeland Hanzas’ office. But Copeland Hanzas said this week at a press conference in Montpelier that the state could do more to improve turnout, specifically, among four groups her office has identified as facing substantial barriers to voting. Those are people experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities, survivors of domestic and sexual violence and people who are incarcerated. “We’ve got some foundational challenges there that we want to make sure we address,” Copeland Hanzas said. “No government can say that they have the mandate to do this or to not do that if we don’t have everyone participating in our elections.”  The task force, which is slated to start meeting later this month, will include leaders from the state Agency of Human Services — which oversees state prisons as well as the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living — as well as Disability Rights Vermont and the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, among other advocacy groups.

This Week in History: While all eyes were on the current election, this week marked significant anniversaries for two past elections. It’s been 25 years since the infamous hanging chad presidential election and former Palm Beach County, Florida Supervisor of Elections Theresa LePore sat down with a local television station to discuss the election. Local affiliate WCTV also takes a look back with Mike Vasalinda, a journalist who covered the Florida Capitol for nearly 50 years and was working during the 2000 election. Cardinal News in Virginia takes a look back at the 1985 flood caused by the remnants of Hurricane Juan that wreaked havoc on Election Day in parts of the state. In affected towns and counties, voter lists and voting machines were washed away in the floods. When polls opened on Election Day, there were 17 cities and counties where polling places were closed due to flooding.

Personnel News: Kelly Grappe, a marketing specialist from Rose Bud, said she will run for Arkansas secretary of state, becoming the first Democrat to announce. Chris White has been appointed chair of the Surry County, North Carolina board of elections. Camden, Maine Town Clerk Katrina Oakes is retiring after 23 years. Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. was re-elected as Monmouth County, New Jersey clerk to serve a third, five-year term. Brian Kruse, election commissioner for Douglas County, Nebraska, is leaving the post after serving there for a decade. Erie County, New York Board of Elections Commissioner Jeremy Zellner is stepping down. Heather Gerke is the new president of the Ford Foundation. State Sen. Kristin Roers (R-Fargo)has been given the 2025 Election Hero Award by North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe. 

Ballot Measures, Legislation & Rulemaking

Hawaii Elections Commission: The state elections commission has voted to ask the legislature to ban mail-in and early voting and return to traditional in-person voting on Election Day. The bipartisan commission, which is half Democrat and half Republican, voted 5-3 over several contentious meetings to recommend voting only on Election Day in person with ID required on paper ballots that would be hand counted in precincts. Under the proposal, only military families and people with special needs would be allowed to vote absentee. Republican commissioners said they have found discrepancies in mail-in voting and claim the movement of absentee ballots and envelopes from homes to post offices to counties for verification and to the state for counting has not been securely controlled or tracked. There was also concern that the emphasis on mail-in balloting made it more difficult for people to vote in person at limited sites. Commissioner Kahiolani Papalimu, from the Big Island, said, “being an incredibly rural island, I’d much prefer voting in our precincts, which is accessible to everyone in their area.” Senate Judiciary chair Karl Rhoads, who would have jurisdiction over changing election law, said he believes the chances the legislature will approve the changes are zero. “I don’t even know the last time that Hawaii had one-day voting,” Rhoads said. Rhoads said he believes Republican commissioners are trying to undermine election confidence. “I think they’re doing what they think he’s asking him to do. I think it’s from the top. The irony, of course, is that Trump himself uses mail-in voting,” Rhoads said.

Michigan: The Michigan House Election Integrity Committee debated bills this week related to foreign interference in state elections — in funding for ballot initiatives and election administration, and in the physical parts of election machines. HB 5198, which would place restrictions on foreign funding specifically earmarked for the administration of elections.  Asked if this was actively happening in Michigan, State Rep. William Bruck (R-Erie) noted, “There is not a prohibition, so I’m assuming that it has happened.”

HB 4720, would prevent any voting equipment in the state from including parts made by companies on a Federal Communications Commission list of potential security risks for communication. Rep. Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids) expressed caution that, if this list were to change shortly before an election, “then we’re thrown into a degree of chaos.” That could require clerks to hand-count ballots, which Wooden noted can have a higher margin of error than machine-counted votes. 

New Hampshire: The House Finance Committee recommended a bill that would create a process by which someone who does not have a passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers, or other relevant documents could attempt to prove their citizenship in order to register to vote. The bill, House Bill 365, would require town and city election workers to contact the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s Office to attempt to confirm the voter’s citizenship. The office would need to make “reasonable efforts” to do so, including by checking in-state, out-of-state, and federal databases. But the bill includes an exception for voting day; cities and towns and the Secretary of State’s Office are not required to help people obtain the documentation on Election Day if it would interfere with their other duties.  The bill would also create a process for people who want to obtain copies of their documents but cannot afford to do so. If a resident is found to be indigent, the city or town “may” provide a voucher to cover the costs of recovering the birth certificate, passport, or other qualifying document, the bill states. If a municipality does provide that voucher, the secretary of state would be required to reimburse the cost. The latest version of the bill directs that $50,000 in state funds be available to do so. Republicans say the bill should assuage critics who say the new law will punish people who do not have passports and birth certificates. Democrats voted against the bill, reiterating their concerns with the 2024 registration law and arguing the new legislation will only create more complications for local officials. 

Ohio: A Republican-backed bill that moves up the deadline for absentee ballots to be received by boards of elections passed the Ohio Senate on a mostly party line vote. Senate Bill 293 gets rid of the four-day grace period following election day that voters now have for their ballots to arrive, but carves out an exception for military and overseas voters. Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green), a joint sponsor of the bill, said that will “ensure a timely and accurate election process”. The bill’s other joint sponsor, Sen. Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware), noted that most states require absentee ballots to arrive by election day. Democrats were opposed, including Sen. Bill DiMora (D-Columbus). He said 10,000 ballots would have been tossed out last year if this bill had been law then. “What this bill does is, it silences voters. It throws out legal ballots that have always been counted before. And it disenfranchises Ohioans who do absolutely nothing wrong,” DiMora said.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose added his support last week to a proposal requiring Ohioans submit proof of citizenship when they register to vote. LaRose urged lawmakers to approve Ohio Senate Bill 153 but offered a caveat about its roll out. He said it’s provisions “can be successfully implemented according to the terms and timelines” outlined in the bill. LaRose stressed the decentralized nature of Ohio’s elections system and cautioned that hammering out the details of citizenship verification will take time. 

South Dakota: The Government Operations and Audit Committee voted unanimously to order South Dakota’s secretary of state to answer questions about the state’s election equipment contracts. Secretary of State Monae Johnson was expected to attend last week’s meeting, but canceled a couple of days beforehand, said Sen. Taffy Howard, R-Rapid City, the chair of the committee. “We represent the entirety of the Legislature and we represent the citizens of this state,” Howard said. “Essentially, when you disregard this committee, you are disregarding the citizens of this state.” The order to appear is known as a subpoena. The committee is using expanded oversight powers granted by the Legislature earlier this year to issue subpoenas, without an extra sign-off from the Legislature’s Executive Board. Tea Republican Sen. Ernie Otten said the committee was “being slighted” by Johnson’s failure to appear, adding that lawmakers need to hear “the other side” of allegations against Johnson’s office. Members of the South Dakota Canvassing Group, which advocates for removing tabulation machines from elections and replacing them with hand counting, allege that the Secretary of State’s Office allowed an election systems vendor to provide uncertified laptops to some counties for election use, and used some funds inappropriately to update the state’s voter registration and election night reporting system.

Wisconsin: Wisconsin candidates now have a path to get off the ballot besides dying, thanks to a proposal Gov. Tony Evers (D) signed into law on October 31. Under the measure, candidates can now get off the ballot as long as they file to withdraw at least seven business days before the Wisconsin Elections Commission certifies candidates ahead of the August and November elections, and pay processing fees to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The measure doesn’t apply to the February and April elections. Many county clerks had opposed an earlier version of the legislation because the originally proposed deadline to drop out would have disrupted tight timelines to prepare, print, and send off ballots on time. That deadline would have allowed candidates to get off the ballot any time before the election commission certified candidates’ names. The proposal was triggered by 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘s failed attempt to withdraw from the ballot in a bid to boost President Donald Trump’s candidacy. The case made its way to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which rejected Kennedy’s argument after a lower court ruled that death was the only way for nominees to drop off the ballot.

Wyoming: The Legislature’s Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee voted this week to sponsor a sweeping package of six election reform bills that boost manual ballot counting and expand poll watcher authority. The bills advanced despite warnings from county clerks that the changes could prove logistically impossible to implement by the 2026 election cycle. Critics argued the package restricts ballot access and competition for independent candidates. The committee’s action sponsors six working draft measures that focus on shifting the election process toward increased hand counting of ballots and enhanced oversight. 

• Lawmakers approved “26LSO-0043, Random hand count audits of election results,” 11–2. The bill requires county clerks to conduct a hand count audit in one randomly selected precinct after primary and general elections to compare manual results to electronic tabulation.
• The committee also voted 11–2 to sponsor “26LSO-0044, Elections-hand counting for recounts,” which mandates automatic hand recounts in close statewide and legislative races.
• “26LSO-0045, Poll watchers-polling stations observation” passed 9–4. The bill expands poll watcher authority, clarifying they can observe all election procedures, including setup and shutdown. It allows one poll watcher per political party for each precinct served at multi-precinct locations. 
• The committee also voted 9–3 to sponsor “26LSO-0048, Elections-acceptable identification revisions,” requiring all acceptable ID for in-person voting to include a photograph. It repeals Medicare/Medicaid and public school/university IDs as acceptable forms. Secretary of State Chuck Gray said the goal was to achieve “true voter ID” to prevent voter impersonation. 
• The bill aimed at independent candidate requirements, “26LSO-0046, Elections-independent candidate requirements,” also passed 10–3, increasing the required number of signatures to 5% for district races and aligning the filing deadline with partisan candidates. 
• The final bill sponsored was “26LSO-0047, Elections-voting machine and voting system tests,” which passed 11–1. The bill clarifies testing procedures and removes the previous presumption that voting machines were properly prepared.
• The committee tabled “26LSO-0049, Election transparency,” an omnibus bill that would have mandated paper ballots and lowered the period for early in-person absentee voting.

Legal Updates

Federal Lawsuits: Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked a key provision of the sweeping executive order on elections President Donald Trump issued in March. The ruling from Kollar-Kotelly, blocks his direction to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to take steps to require documentary proof of citizenship from people registering to vote. “Because our Constitution assigns responsibility for election regulation to the States and to Congress, this Court holds that the President lacks the authority to direct such changes,” Kollar-Kotelly wrote. Multiple nonprofit groups and Democratic Party committees sued Trump, the EAC, and other federal agencies over the order he signed in March calling for broad changes in how elections are administered. The plaintiffs argue that the Constitution does not grant the president authority to set rules for elections. Kollar-Kotelly in April issued a preliminary injunction halting some provisions of executive order, including this provision. Her order last week made that permanent. Kollar-Kotelly has yet to rule on challenges to additional provisions, and the remaining lawsuits in connection with the executive order are still pending. The Justice Department did not immediately respond Friday to a request from Votebeat for comment on the ruling, which could be appealed. 

American Oversight, a nonprofit government watchdog group, is suing the Department of Homeland Security, alleging that department officials have delayed and denied legitimate public information requests regarding  the hiring of Heather Honey. Honey was hired by DHS earlier this year and given the title “Deputy Assistant Secretary for Elections Integrity,” a change from past administrations, which have traditionally managed election security and integrity work through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. In September, the group initially sought federal records from DHS and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services related to Honey’s hiring process, including basic information about the job description and specific hiring and application materials like interview notes, resumes, and cover letters. They also sought Honey’s calendar, email communications, and text messages or chat app records, like those from Slack, that pertain to her hiring. According to American Oversight, those and other public records requests related to Honey’s hiring were acknowledged by DHS, but the department has been otherwise unresponsive over the past two months. On Thursday, the group filed a lawsuit. They allege the government has violated FOIA laws by failing to promptly respond to the requests, including information about “the scope of responsive records Defendants intend to produce or withhold and the reasons for any withholdings.” American Oversight has a history of successfully compelling governments to turn over public records through Freedom of Information Act requests and lawsuits.

Arkansas: A divided Arkansas Supreme Court said that two state laws related to ballot petitions violate the constitution, in a case involving a paper-ballot measure from Cleburne County. In the 4-3 decision, Justice Shawn Womack, writing for the majority, said a circuit judge erred in ordering County Clerk Rachelle Evans to certify an initiative petition for voters to consider because the petition was untimely filed under Article 5, Section 1 of the Arkansas Constitution. The Supreme Court opinion reversed and dismissed the lower court’s order. In deciding the case, the Supreme Court majority declared unconstitutional two state laws governing the time frame during which county-level ballot measures can be filed because they conflict with the filing window established in Article 5, Section 1. That section says initiative petitions in cities and counties must be filed no earlier than 90 days and no later than 60 days before an election. Declaring the laws unconstitutional meant that the justices also overruled three previous state high court decisions. In a dissenting opinion Justice Rhonda Wood wrote that the majority raised legal issues not present in the original appeal or the circuit court record and “leaps over settled law to reach its decision.”

Pulaski County Circuit Judge Shawn Johnson ordered House District 70’s special election moved to March 3, 2026, rejecting arguments from the state that Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has complete discretion over special election dates. On Oct. 10, Sanders called a special election for June 9, 2026, to replace former Republican Rep. Carlton Wing, who resigned on Sept. 30. In a lawsuit filed Oct. 21, the Democratic Party of Arkansas and four District 70 voters said Sanders violated the state’s special election laws when she scheduled the special general election for that date. They called it “taxation without representation”. In his 18-page ruling granting the writ, Johnson was not swayed by arguments from Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office that the governor has “complete discretion on how and when to set a special election — whether it is before or after the expiration of 150 days following a legislative vacancy.” Johnson said that, while the governor was granted discretion to determine whether holding a special election within 150 days of a vacancy was “impracticable or unduly burdensome,” the exception required her to then schedule it on the “earliest practicable” date — not the “most practicable.” And while “someone has to decide what date after the 150-day vacancy period is ‘as soon as practicable’ thereafter,” Johnson wrote, that person was not Sanders. “If that were true, then it would render the statutory scheme meaningless. In other words, if the Governor has complete discretion over when to hold a special election — whether before or after the 150-day mark — then there would be no reason to have a 150-day limitation at all,” Johnson wrote.

California: The California Court of Appeals this week found that a Huntington Beach law requiring voters present photo identification before casting ballots in city elections violates California state law. The Voter ID law passed narrowly in 2024 via ballot initiative but is preempted by a state law — passed shortly thereafter —barring cities from implementing such laws, a three-judge panel said in their 15-page ruling. “The state must strike a careful balance between, on the one hand, ensuring that only eligible voters are able to vote in elections while, on the other hand, not discouraging or preventing disadvantaged voters and communities from participating in the political process,” the panel said. “Permitting the city to make its own rules, in violation of the state Elections Code, would upset the state’s delicate balance and could impugn the integrity of the city’s elections.” Two lawsuits were filed against the seaside city shortly after the passage of Measure A: one by Huntington Beach resident Mark Bixby, and the other by Attorney General Rob Bonta, on behalf of the state. A spokesman for Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Vigliotta said in an email: “The city is reviewing the appellate court’s decision and evaluating next steps.”

The California Republican Party is asking a federal court to stop California’s new Congressional maps from taking effect. The party and their attorneys sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Gov. Gavin Newsom a day after voters approved the Democratic-drawn maps in a measure known as Proposition 50. The maps are in effect for the next three elections. Republicans argue the new maps violate the Voting Rights Act by favoring Latino and Hispanic voters.

Georgia: Houston County is facing a second federal lawsuit challenging how it elects county commissioners, with civil rights attorneys claiming the current system violates the Voting Rights Act. The Southern Poverty Law Center filed the complaint Oct. 30 in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia in Macon on behalf of two Black Warner Robins residents. The lawsuit targets Houston County’s at-large election system, where all voters countywide participate in electing each of the five county commissioners. The complaint argues this system dilutes Black voting strength and prevents Black voters from electing candidates of their choice. Black residents comprise about 32% of Houston County’s voting-age population, according to the lawsuit. Despite this significant minority population, the complaint states no Black candidate has won an election to the county commission since 1988.

Kansas: Coldwater Mayor Joe Ceballos has been charged with committing fraud by voting in elections since 2022 even though he is not a United States citizen, the state’s attorney general and secretary of state said this week. Attorney General Kris Kobach said Ceballos, who garnered nearly 83% of the vote this week for a second term as Coldwater mayor, was charged with three counts of voting without being qualified and three counts of election perjury. Both are felony offenses. “These charges carry a potential maximum penalty of up to 68 months imprisonment and up to $200,000 in fines,” Kobach said.  The charges, filed in Comanche County, are based on Ceballos’ voting in the 2022 general election, the 2023 general election for local offices and the 2024 primary election, Kobach said.  Ceballos served two terms on the Coldwater City Council and was elected mayor in 2021, a position he is not qualified to hold if he is not a U.S. citizen although it is not a criminal violation, Kobach said. 

Michigan: The League of Women Voters of Michigan has filed a motion to intervene on behalf of voters in the federal court case in which the U.S. Department of Justice is suing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the state of Michigan for access to voter registration data. The case, currently in district court in the Western District of Michigan, argues that Michigan has violated the Civil Rights Act of 1960, the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act by refusing to turn over detailed information about all registered voters in Michigan, including their driver’s license number, dates of birth, and the last four digits of their Social Security number. The motion to intervene argues that, unlike the State of Michigan and Benson, the League of Women Voters of Michigan “is comprised of individuals who personally fear USDOJ accessing their data unlawfully,” giving them an important stake in the case.  Additionally, the motion states, the work of the League of Women Voters to encourage voter registration and education will be harmed if private voter registration information is given to the Department of Justice.  “[League of Women Voters of Michigan’s] interest in civic participation will be impaired if USDOJ can use this Court to compel Michigan to produce protected, sensitive voter data,” the organization wrote in their motion. “Michigan citizens may be more hesitant to register to vote for fear that their data will be released or used inappropriately.”

New York: In a 28-page complaint filed in Brooklyn’s federal court, the New York Republican State Committee — along with three counties, eight towns and more than a dozen elected officials and candidates — claim that the new law that moves certain local elections to even-numbered years “suppresses local speech, increases racial polarization and erodes democracy.” “Cloaked in the rhetoric of increased ‘voter turnout,’ the law is a calculated attempt to centralize top-of-the-ticket political power at the expense of local democracy,” they argue. Currently, local elections in New York take place in odd-numbered years, while statewide and national ones are reserved for even-numbered years. In 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul (D) signed the change into law. Advocates of the change say it will boost turnout, decrease voter confusion and allow the state to consolidate resources into fewer Election Days. But the GOP plaintiffs claim that the law violates the First Amendment by placing “severe burdens” on local candidates’ core political speech, which they say would be drowned out by national races at the top of the ticket that command more attention. It’s a similar case to one that was just heard by New York’s high court, which the court rejected and greenlit the law, ruling that “any alleged injury is minor as compared to the state’s legitimate and substantial interest in increasing voter turnout and reducing confusion.” In the new federal case, the Republicans are seeking a court order that gives localities the choice to opt out of the new election law. They’re also seeking a declaration that the change violates both the First Amendment and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

North Dakota: A civil lawsuit that claims North Dakota diluted the Native American vote has found support from Minnesota, multiple other states, and well-known politicians, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, as the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether to take on the case. In court filings over the last month, several groups asked the highest court in the nation to hear the case filed by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Spirit Lake Nation and three voters against North Dakota. If the Supreme Court takes on the case, it would decide whether only the U.S. Department of Justice has the power to file a Voting Rights Act lawsuit against a state. In overturning a lower federal court’s decision that said North Dakota diluted the Native American vote in the state, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the tribes and said private citizens and groups cannot file Voting Rights Act lawsuits. The tribes asked the Supreme Court to reverse the appeals court’s ruling. A wide spectrum of support to hear the case is helpful, said Anna Baldwin, voting rights litigation director for the Campaign Legal Center. Along with the Robins Kaplan law firm, the Law Office of Bryan Sells and the Native American Rights Fund, the Campaign Legal Center is representing the tribes at the Supreme Court.

Texas: Republican Secretary of State Jane Nelson is opposing a GOP lawsuit that seeks to close the state’s primaries, arguing in new legal filings that a decision to restrict voting to registered party members should be up to lawmakers, not the courts. According to Votebeat, quoting from an earlier court decision, Nelson wrote in her filing that a court ruling on the GOP lawsuit now, just before the March primaries, threatens to “confuse voters, unduly burden election administrators, or otherwise sow chaos or distrust in the electoral process.” In her filing, Nelson also took aim at Attorney General Ken Paxton, a fellow Republican who has sided with the Texas Republican Party in court, calling a joint motion he filed with the party “brazen and misguided.” The motion asked the court to require Nelson to close the primary. Texas Republicans say the state’s open primaries violate their constitutional right to freedom of association. The party sued Nelson in federal court in September, asking the court to close primaries and restrict voting to registered Republicans only. 

Virginia: Civil-rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit in Virginia alleging that state and local election officials are unlawfully rejecting student voter registration forms because they lack dormitory names, room numbers or campus mailbox information — details that the groups say are both irrelevant and discriminatory. The NAACP Virginia State Conference and co-counsel Advancement Project lodged the suit — titled NAACP Virginia State Conference v. John O’Bannon et al. — in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.  They contend that multiple jurisdictions across the commonwealth are denying or delaying registrations from college students who live on campus because they did not include extraneous dorm room information that does not appear on Virginia’s official voter-registration form. A spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Elections said the agency “does not comment on pending litigation.”

Wisconsin: Waukesha County Judge Michael Maxwell stayed his earlier ruling requiring Wisconsin election officials to verify the citizenship of currently registered voters, after the plaintiffs in the case joined the respondents in asking him for a pause. Maxwell’s initial ruling, in early October, was in favor of the plaintiffs. But at October 31st’s hearing, a lawyer representing them, Michael Dean, said they wanted it paused so they could instead focus on discovery. Dean said that would allow the plaintiffs to understand a key sticking point in the case: how detailed and accurate the state Department of Transportation’s citizenship data is. State election officials have repeatedly said the DOT’s data is often inaccurate and can’t be used by election officials to reliably verify the citizenship of people on the state’s voter rolls. Maxwell and lawyers for the state Department of Justice, who were representing the Wisconsin Elections Commission, initially seemed confused by the plaintiffs’ request to stay the ruling, which is what the state agencies had been seeking. “What are we doing with this mess right now?” Maxwell asked, as the parties went back and forth before finally agreeing the judge should stay the ruling. The state agencies’ appeal is still pending before an appeals court based in Madison.

Opinions This Week

National Opinions: Election monitors, II | Trust in elections | Voting rights | Election administration | Election heroes 

California: Voter fraud claims | Voter intimidation | Voting rights   

Maine: Voter ID 

Minnesota: Ranked choice voting

Nevada: Voter fraud | Election reform

New Jersey: Vote by mail 

New York: Voter apathy | Lever voting machines  

Oregon: Deschutes County

Pennsylvania: Election reform 

Virginia: Election workers | Election monitoring 

Upcoming Events

2025 National Student Vote Summit– The Students Learn Students Vote Coalition is proud to host the 10th annual National Student Vote Summit. At the summit, we’ll unite nonprofit leaders, campus staff, administrators, faculty members, philanthropic partners, election officials, and students from across the country to continue a decade-strong tradition of collective action and impact. Building on the momentum and insights from our 2024 Summit—where more than 300 nonpartisan student vote leaders took on challenges like local election turnout, combating misinformation, and reducing post-election disengagement — this milestone gathering aims to amplify our collective power and chart a course for an even more impactful 2026.  We’ll kick off the Summit with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Awards Ceremony, celebrating college student voting achievements nationwide and setting the stage for a memorable experience. Awards will be presented to college and university campuses, student leaders and individual champions for their nonpartisan contributions to increasing student voter engagement in the 2024 Election.  Thanks to our incredible host partners at the University of Maryland, College Park, we’ll gather once again at UMD’s Stamp Student Union. There, in collaboration with TerpsVote, we’ll create an inspiring space for learning, connection, and celebration. Every participant will leave equipped with the tools, relationships, and momentum to make 2026 a historic year for nonpartisan student voter engagement. When: November 12-15. Where: College Park, Maryland. 

57th Annual Tennessee County Officials Association (COAT) Conference: When: November 16-19. Where: Pigeon Forge. 

The Supreme Court, the Voting Rights Act, and the 2026 Elections: The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy aimed at ensuring continued free and fair elections in the United States. This webinar will be moderated by Rick Hasen and feature: Ellen Katz, University of Michigan,  Lenny Powell, Native American Rights Fund (NARF), and Deuel Ross, Legal Defense Fund. When: November 18, 3:15pm Eastern. Where: Online. 

The Fragile Republic: Lessons on Political Violence from the Founding to Today: As America approaches its 250th anniversary, political violence once again tests the strength of our democratic institutions and civic culture. What can we learn from the early republic’s own battles with factionalism and unrest, and how can those lessons guide us today? Join the R Street Institute for a thought-provoking conversation with an exceptional panel of historians, journalists, and policy leaders. Together, they will explore how the founders confronted political violence, how those challenges echo in today’s polarized environment, and what practical steps can help strengthen democratic norms and protect civic life for the next 250 years. Featuring: [Moderator] Sabrina Schaeffer, Vice President, Public Affairs, R Street Institute,  [Moderator] Lisel Petis, Policy Director, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, R Street Institute, Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Peter Savodnik, Senior Editor, The Free Press, Noah Rothman, Senior Writer, National Review, and Joanne B. Freeman, Professor of History and American Studies, Yale University When: November 19, 3pm Eastern. Where: Online.

2025 New England Association of City and Town Clerks Conference: When: November 19-21. Where: Bangor, Maine. 

Lessons Learned from 2025 Elections and the Path to 2026: Please join the Center for Election Innovation & Research for a webinar, “Lessons Learned from 2025 Elections and the Path to 2026.” In the webinar, CEIR Executive Director David Becker will discuss the 2025 elections, the federal government’s election-related actions, and the implications for the 2026 midterms. The discussion will cover President Trump’s March executive order on elections, the Justice Department’s lawsuits seeking access to states’ sensitive voter data, and voting trends in the off-year election cycle. David will analyze the current state of our election system and explore how voters can best prepare for the crucial midterm elections next year. When: November 24, 2:30pm Eastern. Where: Online

2025 Michigan Association of County Clerks (MACC) Fall Quarterly Meeting: When: December 1-2. Where: Traverse City. 

2025 Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks Annual Meeting: When: December 7-10. Where: Anchorage. 

Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks & Administrators Fall Conference: When: December 9-12. Where: Online & Tuscaloosa. 

JEOLC 2026: The Election Center will host the 2026 JEOLC conference at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City, Virginia from January 6-10. One CERA renewal class will be offered. Please visit the Election Center website for more information and to register when it’s available. 

iGO Midwinter Conference: The International Association of Government Officials will hold its Midwinter Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico from January 19-23, 2026. Please visit the iGO website for more information and to register.

2026 NASS Winter Conference: The National Association of Secretaries of State will hold its 2026 Winter Conference in Washington, DC from January 28-31. Please refer to the NASS website for more information about the event and to register. 

2026 NASED Winter Conference: Twice a year, National Association of State Election Directors members gather to discuss the latest developments in election administration. Members of the public are welcome to attend at the non-member registration rate. Please refer to the NASED website for information about the 2026 Winter Conference. When: Feb. 1-3, 2026. Where: Washington, DC. 

2026 NACo Legislative Conference: The National Association of Counties will hold its 2026 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC from February 21-24, 2026. Please visit the NACo website for more information about the event and to register.

Election Center February Workshop: Focusing on interaction and sharing of practices selected by members to receive People’s Choice Awards, the February Workshops formalize those critical conversations that happen at conferences during meals, in the hallways, & the hotel lobby. The agenda augments the award-winning member presentations with applicable research and resources.Two CERA core courses and one renewal will be held following the workshop.  When: February 25-27. Where: Jacksonville, Florida. 

Job Postings This Week

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Administrative Specialist, King County, Washington – The Department of Elections is searching for energetic and resourceful professionals who like to “get stuff done”. The Administrative Specialist II position in the Voter Services Department combines an exciting, fast-paced environment with the opportunity to cultivate talents and apply a variety of skills. The ideal candidate will have a desire to help ensure the democratic process through public service. They will thrive in an innovative environment and will not hesitate to roll up both sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done. Job Duties: Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers in person, via telephone, and via e-mail by processing voter registrations, communicating election program information and explaining election procedures, guidelines and regulations. Provide backup support for translation and/or interpreting and proof election-related documents and web materials from English to Chinese (traditional text). This includes but is not limited to voter registration information, letters, and other correspondence, notice of elections, ballot titles, voters’ pamphlet information, candidate statements, ballot measures, etc. to limited English speaking (LES) voters. Perform production-level computer work which includes accurate data entry, retrieving and editing records. Organize and coordinate work activities and assist with providing training and one-on-one instruction to diverse staff. Set up records and file documents in both electronic and paper formats. Review documents for proper format, accuracy, completion, eligibility, and other legal guidelines. Audit work group data entry activities to ensure performance quality and efficiency of work. Utilize spreadsheets, word documents and reports to track and document performance data. Research and resolve questions from staff, citizens and stakeholders. Document and improve work processes, procedures and instructions. Salary: $27.03 – $34.40 Hourly. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Ballot Processing Supervisor, 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 Ballot Processing 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 Ballot Processing Manager and provides support for the Ballot Processing program, including Incoming Ballot Sort, Alternate Format Ballot Processing, Signature Verification and Envelope Review. The person in this role will supervise between 4 full-time staff and up to 70 temporary staff depending on the size of the election. Salary: $40.24 – $51.01 Hourly. Deadline: November 12. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Elections Clerical Unit Supervisor, Multnomah County, Oregon– In the Department of Community Services at Multnomah County, we look for people who can grow, think, lead, and inspire. We have a culture that thrives on diversity and rewards commitment to public service. We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. If you’re passionate about being involved in a position that creates a positive impact in your community with the ability to act ethically, respecting, valuing, and honoring our unique voices within the community, this is the job for you. Are you interested in joining our team to carry out this special mission? Be a part of a calling that impacts our community on a completely different level than you have ever experienced before as a team lead. Multnomah County’s Elections Division is currently looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and organized Elections Clerical Unit Supervisor to fill one (1) full-time vacancy (job classification/job profile: Operations Supervisor) at its Elections Office in SE Portland, Oregon. As part of our elections leadership team, you will provide support of the daily operations of the Elections Division team and assist with the implementation of elections program goals and objectives, including quality and performance improvement activities in the Clerical / Voter Registration Unit. To be successful in this role, you must feel comfortable in a busy and sometimes unpredictable environment. You embody professionalism and model our values to our community members and fellow employees. You’re knowledgeable about the elections process and supervision and keep up to date with current best practices. You lead your team collaboratively and set the example for your team, jumping in when work needs to get done and finding solutions to create and maintain a high level of care and customer service. Salary Range: $70,016.75 – $105,025.85 Annual. Deadline: November 9.  Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Elections Manager, Kalamazoo County, Michigan–The purpose of this job is to manage and supervise all election operations within Kalamazoo County under the direction of the County Clerk and Chief Deputy Clerk. The Elections Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local election laws while coordinating with various jurisdictions to conduct fair, accurate, and transparent elections. This position is responsible for leading all phases of election planning, execution, and post-election auditing, supervising division staff, and serving as a liaison to election-related boards, commissions, local clerks, and the State of Michigan. Salary: $81,744- $95,638. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Elections Operation Manager, Multnomah County, Oregon–If you’re passionate about being involved in a position that creates a positive impact in your community with the ability to act ethically, respecting, valuing, and honoring our unique voices within the community, this is the job for you. Are you interested in joining our team to carry out this special mission? Be a part of a calling that impacts our community on a completely different level than you have ever experienced before as a team lead. Multnomah County’s Elections Division is currently looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and organized Elections Operations Manager to fill one (1) full-time vacancy at its Elections Office in SE Portland, Oregon. As part of our elections leadership team, you will provide support of the daily operations of the Elections Division team and assist with the implementation of elections program goals and objectives, including quality and performance improvement activities in the Elections Division. To be successful in this role, you must feel comfortable in a busy and sometimes unpredictable environment. You embody professionalism and model our values to our community members and fellow employees. You’re knowledgeable about the elections process and operations and keep up to date with current best practices. You lead your team collaboratively and set the example for your team, jumping in when work needs to get done and finding solutions to create and maintain a high level of care and customer service. As the Elections Operations Manager, you will: Be responsible for the administration and oversight of the election administration and voter registration programs within the Elections Division; evaluate the performance of and provide coaching to this work group. Oversee functions such as voter registration and maintenance, candidate and measure filing, ballot preparation, voting and vote tallying, jurisdictional mapping, reporting, and all other requirements related to conducting elections in compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and rules Manage the planning, program development, policy formulation, and management leadership for the Elections Division programs in a continuous quality improvement and customer service-driven environment Salary Range: $91,778.29 – $137,666.25 Annual. Deadline: November 9. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Deputy Director, Surrey County, North Carolina– The County of Surry is accepting applications for the full-time position of Deputy Director of Elections. This position assists the Elections Director with managing the daily operations of the Board of Elections office and with the preparation and conduct of elections in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The Deputy Director also serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence. Key responsibilities include planning, preparing, and conducting all elections; supporting candidate filing, ballot preparation, absentee and early voting, and election-day logistics; overseeing the testing, maintenance, and certification of voting equipment; assisting with reconciliation and post-election reporting; maintaining the voter registration database and conducting list maintenance; supervising and training precinct officials; coordinating polling places and election supplies; preparing training materials and forms; and ensuring compliance with election laws and security protocols. The position also requires excellent customer service to voters, candidates, political parties, and the public, along with representing the department at trainings and community events. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Salary: $41,508 – $69,124. Application For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Deputy of Elections, Yolo County, California– Under administrative direction of the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, the Deputy of Elections assists the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters in the planning, administration, direction, and coordination of the Elections Branch; develops and implements program policy, procedures, and strategic initiatives; oversees major program areas and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations; assists the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters with the administration and direction of the department; and may serve as an Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters designee or in their absence. An ideal candidate is a highly adaptable and meticulous elections professional with proven leadership experience navigating the rapid pace and strict deadlines of election administration. They possess strong technical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring the accurate and timely execution of all election-related duties. In addition, the following knowledge and abilities are associated with this position. Salary: $111,321.60 – $135,304.00 Annually. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Election Operations & Workforce Manager, Charleston County, South Carolina–  The Board of Voter Registration and Elections is an award-winning organization dedicated to excellence in electoral processes. Our mission is to daily serve the Charleston County voting constituency with Vigilance, Objectivity, and Transparency in a manner that promotes due diligence Excellence in all aspects of Elections Management. We are committed to continuous improvement, innovative practices, and exceptional service to our community, ensuring every voter’s voice is heard.   Are you driven by a passion for democracy and civic engagement? Join the Board of Voter Registration and Elections as the Election Operations and Workforce Manager and play a critical role in delivering seamless, fair, and accessible elections. Key Responsibilities: Poll Worker Recruitment and Management; Polling Location Management; Liaison and Community Engagement; Support for Election Operations on Election Day and Early Voting; and Team Leadership. Salary: $68,140 – $89,252. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Legislative Director, Finance, Pensions & Intergovernmental Affairs (FPIGA), NACo – We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Legislative Director for Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs (FPIGA). This position also serves as NACo’s liaison to the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC). This position is responsible for developing and executing advocacy strategies, analyzing legislation and regulations, and engaging with federal officials and member counties on a portfolio including tax, finance, municipal bonds, public pensions, intergovernmental relations, and local governance legal issues. The Legislative Director will ensure counties have a strong voice in key federal fiscal and intergovernmental decisions and lead NACo’s engagement in legal advocacy through the LGLC. Salary: $100,000-$110,000. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Military & Overseas Voting Program Administrator (Operations & Policy Analyst 2), Oregon Secretary of State’s Office– In this role, you will develop, maintain, and administer the military and overseas voting program for the State of Oregon. In particular, you will lead the adoption of new technologies to enhance the experience and reliability of the election experience for military and overseas voters and ensure county compliance with applicable federal and state law. This is accomplished in part by, but not limited to: Program Development and Maintenance; Integration; and Analysis and Policy Recommendation. Salary: $5,593 – $8,562. Deadline: November 9. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Organizer, Minnesota– We are looking for a creative and collaborative Organizer to join the Common Cause team in Minnesota. This is a key role supporting our organizing and outreach programs and promoting civic engagement across the state. This is a full-time role reporting to the Executive Director, Minnesota and is based in Minnesota, with a preference for candidates located in Olmsted County or St. Cloud, with an expectation to travel around Minnesota at least 2 days per week, with a maximum of 5 days a calendar week during the legislative session, and peak summer engagement season. This is a termed position, starting on November 1, 2025 and ending October 31, 2027. Salary: $63,860 – $80,340 a year. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Registrar of Voters, San Diego County– To provide eligible citizens of San Diego County with widespread and ongoing opportunities to register and vote in fair and accurate elections for all Federal, State, and local offices and measures; to provide access to the information needed to utilize the initiative, referendum, and recall petition processes; and to perform related duties. This is a one-position executive management level classification reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. The Director oversees and acts as the appointing authority for the department and is responsible for the management of the overall activities of the department, including formulating and administering Countywide policy. Salary: $183,310 – $297,523. Deadline: November 12. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Remote Sales Director, SOE Software– SOE Software is seeking a driven Sales Director to expand our modernization and transparency solutions for state and local governments. In this full-cycle sales role, you’ll own the process from lead generation through contract signing. You’ll represent SOE at conferences and events, confidently starting conversations and building lasting relationships with government officials. By connecting our technology to outcomes like transparency, accessibility, and public trust, you’ll help election offices and public agencies better serve their communities. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Senior Policy Analyst, Elections Project, Bipartisan Policy Center– BPC is currently seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support the work of the Elections Project, which is housed within BPC’s Democracy Program. The Elections Project develops and advances durable bipartisan policy solutions to create secure, accessible, and trustworthy elections. We envision broad public trust in election outcomes where election administration is fully funded and continually improved with the input of election practitioners. Our work is guided by the idea that election policy must be resilient to shifting political winds and crafted with the input of election officials. The Senior Policy Analyst will play a central role in the development and implementation of the Election Project’s research and advocacy priorities. This analyst role will focus on existing priorities of the Elections Project, including election administration workforce (recruitment, retention, and training), election infrastructure and technology, and supporting the needs of local election official associations. The analyst will also have the flexibility to explore research topics of their choice if those topics are in alignment with the needs of the project and of BPC. Salary: $70,000 – $95,000. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Training Program Manager, Charleston County, South Carolina– Democracy works best when every election runs flawlessly—and that starts with exceptional training. As Training Manager for the Board of Voter Registration and Elections, you’ll empower our poll managers and staff to deliver elections that are fair, accessible, and trusted by every voter in Charleston County. The Board of Voter Registration and Elections is an award-winning organization dedicated to excellence in electoral processes. Our mission is to daily serve the Charleston County voting constituency with Vigilance, Objectivity, and Transparency in a manner that promotes due diligence Excellence in all aspects of Elections Management. We believe that people are the foundation of successful elections. That’s why training is not just a task—it’s a core function of our mission. When our teams are prepared, voters can be confident that their voice will be heard, and their ballot counted. As Training Manager, you are not simply teaching procedures—you are building trust in the democratic process. You will design and deliver training that helps every poll manager, staff member, and Board member understand the importance of their role, perform it with confidence, and meet the highest standards of service to our voters. Salary: $68,140.00 – $82,000.00 Annually. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

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