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Election News This Week

Federal Update: President Donald Trump said that he was delaying federal prosecutor Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), had vowed to push forward with a hearing anyway, but Trump eventually directed Clayton to not appear for his confirmation proceedings, forcing Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, to announce that the hearing was postponed. The New York Times has an article about how the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has broadened it’s focus on elections since Trump was re-elected. According to a report from NPR, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s history of false election fraud claims has heightened concerns that voting officials have had for more than a year: that DHS will not be a partner helping to secure elections, but rather a threat seeking to undermine results that Trump dislikes. Numerous local election officials, across the political spectrum, have told NPR they are avoiding sharing voter data or other security information with the federal government for fear that information could be used against them in some way. On “State of the Union,” Kasie Hunt asked Mullin if he will rule out sending ICE agents to the polls in the midterms. “No,” Mullin said adding, “The only reason why we would be there is not for voter identification it would be because law enforcement is needed.”

2026 Elections: There were primary elections in the District and Oklahoma this week as well as primary runoffs in Alabama and Georgia. California continues to count ballots and Maine rolled out ranked choice voting. In addition to ranked choice voting, Maine is facing at least three recounts. It was smooth sailing in Alabama with no known reports of issues other than extremely low turnout with just 10.77% of voters turning out. Other than a few minor issues – one East Cobb polling place that needed to stay open because it had a delayed start – the primary season is now over in Georgia. Robert Glore of Macon told WMAZ he believes people should make their voices heard at the ballot box. “The only thing I can say, if you don’t vote, you can’t complain about what’s going on around here, but it is our duty to vote. So as citizens we need to get out and take care of business,” Glore said.  Republican Tim Fleming will face Democrat Penny Brown Reynolds in the race to replace Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. In the District of Columbia, which is using ranked choice voting for the first time after voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure in 2024, things went relatively smoothly until it was time for results. The city didn’t post the first round of results until nearly three hours after polls had officially closed because there were voters still in line at several vote centers at 8pm. “The most important thing is the voter,” Gary Thompson, the chair of the elections board, told NOTUS. “I would rather have some in the media be annoyed than stop the voters from thinking clearly about who they want to vote for.” Ballot printers ran out of ink at several of the city’s vote centers forcing voters to use electronic voting machines which not only are old and set for replacement, but also took longer for voters to use given the size of the ballot. Thompson put the blame on the Council of the District of Columbia. In an interview with NOTUS, Thompson said that the elections board has long been stymied by the Council in its requests for funding to replace outdated electronic voting machines. He said that’s especially the case with Council member Anita Bonds, who chairs the committee that oversees the elections board. “She doesn’t understand our needs, she hasn’t been responsive to them. She’s been unhelpful for a while,” he said. “We threw up our hands and said we have to keep calm and carry on, do what we have to do. We’ll use these slightly outdated machines and we’re going to figure it out.” With regard to the implementation of ranked choice, Thompson said that there didn’t seem to be much confusion or issues with the process other than the wait times and time to count the votes. “Everybody seemed to understand it and now we just have to get all of those mail ballots open, processed and fed into the reader,” Thompson said. “It’s going to be pretty efficient once we get things in and we’ll be able to do the tabulations we need to do.”

Public Opinion: About six-in-ten Americans (59%) say any U.S. voter should have the option to vote early or absentee without having to document a reason, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. But there are wide partisan divides on this question: 81% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents say early or absentee voting should be available to voters without the need to provide a reason. By comparison, 66% of Republicans and GOP leaners say these voting methods should only be available to those who have a documented reason for not voting in person on Election Day. Americans are now less likely to support no-excuse early or absentee voting than they were before the 2020 election – the result of shifting views among Republicans. Americans who live in states where mail-in ballots will automatically be sent to every voter this November are more likely to have a favorable view of no-excuse early or absentee voting than those who live in states where voters have to request an absentee ballot. There are some differences in views of no-excuse early or absentee voting by race and ethnicity, age, and education.

Street Naming: The Louisville, Kentucky Metro Council members held a street-naming ceremony Friday honoring former Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw, who died at age 81 in Sept. 2025. The ceremony took place outside the Jefferson County Election Center. Holsclaw’s family, friends and former colleagues gathered to celebrate her legacy. “We have we just had a new addition to our family just a month ago and for her to be able to someday come down here and see her great grandmother’s name on a street sign and hopefully that not only inspires her, but all her grandkids and the young people in this community that public service is a great thing to have,” said Brad Holsclaw, Bobbie’s son. Bobbie Holsclaw served as Jefferson County Clerk from 1999 until her passing, where she was known for her leadership and dedication to election reform. In her role as chairperson of the Board of Elections, Holsclaw distinguished herself as the first clerk in Jefferson County to implement private voting options for visually and physically challenged voters, according to the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office.

Sticker News: Six Montgomery County, Pennsylvania residents will have their artwork displayed on stickers that will be distributed during the upcoming general election in November. The winners of the county’s inaugural “I Voted” sticker design contest were among more than 300 artists with ages ranging from 4-to-75 years old who submitted their designs, according to a Montgomery County spokesperson. The pool was then narrowed down to 20 finalists, and nearly 3,000 people participated in a public vote on social media. In a statement, Montgomery County officials announced the following winners: Samuel W., 8, of Pennsburg; Genevieve D., 13, of North Wales; Ellie K., 11, of Abington; Nina A., 22, of Narberth; Charlie H., 15, of Abington; and Max K., 42, of King of Prussia. Congratulations to 17-year-old Savannah M. for winning this year’s Charlotte County, Florida “I Voted” sticker contest. Savannah’s mom, Renee, was an art teacher at Charlotte High School. The same school Savannah goes to today. “Everybody loved her,” said Savannah. “So many people have complimented me saying they love my mom and the type of person that she was.” Savannah’s mom died from cancer and after her mom passed, Savannah drew even closer to art. She’s entered her pieces into art shows, the county fair, and this year, the sticker art contest. Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections, Leah Valenti, combed through drawings submitted by high schoolers who wanted their art featured as this year’s “I Voted” sticker design. “The outstanding talent that they have and that they shared it with the community,” said Valenti. “It takes a lot to step up and want your design seen by everybody in the community.” In addition to honoring the spirit of her mom, this year Savannah will be voting for the first time. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has unveiled a limited-edition America 250 “I Voted” sticker in commemoration of the United States’ 250th birthday and Ohio’s role in preserving and strengthening American democracy. The design honors the nation’s semiquincentennial while encouraging civic participation and celebrating the fundamental right to vote. New York City voters heading to the polls June 18 will have a chance to celebrate the New York Knicks’ championship win after casting their ballots. The New York City Board of Elections is offering limited-edition Knicks-themed stickers to the first 300 voters at each polling site across the five boroughs. The giveaway comes as the city prepares for a massive celebration of the Knicks’ first NBA championship win since 1973.

Personnel News: Jackie Smith has been appointed to temporarily fill a vacancy on the DeKalb County, Tennessee election commission. Former state lawmaker and election conspiracy theorist Jim Marchant won the  Republican nomination for Nevada secretary of state. Eric Navagh has been recommended by the New Hanover County, North Carolina board of elections to be the next director. Fabienne Dellinger is the new Avery County, North Carolina board of elections director. Hopkins County, Texas Elections Administrator Katelyn Kniefl has resigned. Republican Tim Fleming will face Democrat Penny Brown Reynolds in the race to replace Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Chester County, Pennsylvania has tapped Michele DiCaprio as the new director of the Department of Voter Services. Congratulations to Athol, Massachusetts Clerk Nancy Burnham who was recently honored as Town Clerk of the Year by the Massachusetts Town Clerks Association, a recognition of her nearly 40 years of service to the community.

New Research & Resources

Under the Radar: Natural disasters and extreme weather will shape our lives even more in the years to come. Safety should always come first, but civil rights matter too, including your right to vote. Under the Radar, a Southern Poverty Law Center report, explores how natural disasters can impact voting across the Deep South.

Ballot Measures, Legislation & Rulemaking

Arizona Ballot Measure: The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature placed a measure on the November ballot that, if passed by voters, would significantly alter voting in the state. The measure, HCR 2001, would make various changes to voting procedures, most notably requiring all voters, even those who vote by mail, to provide “valid government-issued proof of identity.” If voters approve the measure, it would take effect in 2028. State lawmakers voted along party lines to pass the referral, also known as the Fast, Accurate, Secure, Transparent Election Results Act. In Arizona, legislators can refer measures to the ballot with a simple majority vote in both chambers, bypassing Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto pen. State law already mandates that voters casting ballots in person show photo ID or two non-photo documents bearing their name and address, such as a utility bill. But the vast majority of the state’s voters cast ballots by mail. State law currently does not require these voters to provide ID, although they do have to provide identification upon registering to vote and sign their ballot envelopes when voting. Those signatures are then compared against their signatures on file to safeguard against voter fraud. Among the other changes the measure would make is the one that inspired its acronym, the FAST Election Results Act. It would require counties to give voters who drop off their mail ballot at a polling place on Election Day the option to have their ballot counted on site, rather than transported back to a central location for tabulation. That could speed up the reporting of election results without “even a minor inconvenience” to voters, per Kolodin. The legislation would also prohibit noncitizens from contributing money to influence state elections and prohibit any candidates from knowingly accepting such contributions. Additionally, it contains a provision asserting that the state’s elections “shall be decided solely by the votes of eligible citizen voters.” The version of the measure that ultimately passed  is not effective until 2028 and includes a provision requiring the state to fund new equipment and other costs associated with its implementation.

California: Democratic lawmakers are pushing to advance a package of election-related bills they say would protect the state’s voting system from potential federal interference ahead of the November general election. SB46 would allow California officials to remove “constitutionally ineligible candidates” from the state’s ballot. Umberg said the proposal was drafted with the potential of a third Trump presidency in mind. Despite the two-term limit on presidents, Trump has floated the idea of a third term multiple times. A second proposal, SB884, would prohibit federal agents and immigration officials (including agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) from being near California polling places, county elections offices, drop-off boxes and any other elections-related locations like where ballots are counted/recounted, canvassed, audited or certified. It would be a temporary bill, in place during the remainder of Trump’s presidency. The bill would also increase the number of ballot drop-off locations in all 58 counties, mandate the drop boxes be open for 30 days before the election, allow polling places to remain open later if voting is disrupted and extend the deadline for receiving ballots postmarked by Election Day from the current seven days to 10 days.

Irvine, California: Irvine councilmembers are getting closer to asking voters whether the city should implement ranked-choice voting for local single-winner elections. The City Council has now asked staffers to put together a package of the necessary documents to submit to the Orange County Registrar of Voters in time for the measure to appear on the general election ballot. And if in November voters approve, Irvine could be on track to adopt ranked-choice voting for all city elections starting in 2028. “I’m thrilled that we’re taking this to the next step and we had the support of a large majority of the council. I think that this is going to serve the voters well, that they’ll be given the chance to choose if they want to do it,” said Councilmember Kathleen Treseder, who’s been leading the push for the voting system change. But the city must overcome several local and state-level hurdles before it could become the first city in Orange County to adopt a ranked-choice voting system. Those include “coordination with the Orange County Registrar of Voters, as well as certification of the voting system by the California Secretary of State to ensure all election system, certification, legal, administrative, and operational requirements are satisfied,” Irvine City Attorney Jeffrey Melching said. And “any necessary software modifications or new systems would likely require extensive review and approval by state election authorities before they could be used in a public election,” he said.

Delaware: A bill that would have opened the door for same-day voting registration in Delaware has failed in the Delaware House of Representatives. House Bill 88 (s) did not get the required 2/3 majority, in what was the first leg of an attempted Constitutional Amendment to change Delaware’s voting rules. Currently, Delaware voters must be registered four Saturdays before either a Primary or General Election. The vote went 26-14 (1 absent), two “yes” votes shy of the required 2/3 support, although Bush did vote “no”, potentially opening the door for a reconsideration at some point. Sponsoring state Rep. William Bush (D-Cheswold) said 22 states allow same-day registration in some form, and some constituents were confused about Delaware’s deadlines. Rep. Michael Smith (R-Pike Creek) said he heard from poll workers, many of whom have turned over since the COVID era, who were concerned about validating last-minute identities. 

A proposed amendment to the Delaware Constitution would restore voting rights to people convicted of felonies once they have completed their prison sentences, a change supporters say removes barriers to voting while critics argue some crimes should permanently disqualify a person from casting a ballot. House Bill 180 passed on June 16 by a 30-10 vote and has been assigned to the Senate Executive Committee. The measure, sponsored by House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, D-Dover, would limit the loss of voting rights for individuals convicted of felonies to the period during which they are incarcerated, or until they receive a pardon, whichever comes first. Under the proposal, the General Assembly would no longer be able to permanently revoke voting rights as punishment for a crime. The bill would also remove Delaware’s list of felonies that currently result in permanent disenfranchisement and prohibit the restoration of voting rights from being contingent on the payment of fines or other monetary obligations.

Georgia: Georgia Republican leaders won’t redraw the state’s political maps during a special legislative session that started June 17, retreating from a proposal that had threatened to ignite one of the state’s most explosive political fights ahead of the November election. The decision comes after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats, voting rights groups and even some uneasy Republicans who warned that reopening redistricting could energize Democratic voters and overshadow a pivotal stretch of the campaign season. In a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp, House Speaker Jon Burns pointed to pending litigation over Georgia’s 2021 maps as a reason to pause the redistricting push, arguing that lawmakers should not rush into another overhaul while the courts are still weighing the boundaries already in place. “Changes to Georgia’s maps should take place only when members of the General Assembly and citizens have been given ample opportunity to gather the facts, provide input, and engage in meaningful discussion,” Burns wrote. “For this reason, we will not be taking up congressional or legislative redistricting for the 2028 election cycle during this special session.” Every member of the Georgia House Republican leadership team signed the letter. Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III, the chamber’s top Republican, said his caucus stands “united” with the House.

Agawam, Massachusetts: The Agawam City Council passed a resolution this week to show their support for adding ID requirements statewide. Supporters of the resolution said it’s about election integrity and public confidence, but many residents who showed up said it could pave the way for stricter ID rules that would make it harder for some eligible voters to cast a ballot. T.R. 2026-39 passed seven to four June 15.. The resolution does not change voting rules in Agawam, but it does send a message to state and federal leaders about where the council stands. Nearly 100 residents packed the meeting with several speaking out against the resolution, saying it’s vague and could be interpreted as support for more restrictive laws. 

Michigan: Senate Democrats celebrated the passage of a state-focused Voting Rights Act, although the legislation now heads to the Republican-led House of Representatives, which is unlikely to rush the four-bill package to the governor’s desk. Senate Bills 961, 962, 963 and 964 each passed in the Legislature’s upper chamber on a 20-17 vote along party lines. The package passed by the Senate would, among other things, prohibit state and local governments from adopting election policies or practices that reduce voting access for protected groups; establish a Michigan Voting Rights Assistance Fund; provide for reimbursement of certain legal and local government costs; and permit courts to order necessary remedies including redrawn district maps, changes to election procedures and court oversight. The Michigan Senate passed similar legislation in the 2023-24 Legislature, but it died in the House during a chaotic lame duck session. The current package was reintroduced in May and was passed less than a month later. It is unclear if the GOP-controlled House will even take up the bills. According to the Michigan Advance, a text message seeking comment from the communications office of House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) was not returned. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, also a candidate for governor, praised the Senate’s passage of the legislation and implored the House to take up the bills.

North Carolina: A sweeping election reform proposal was debated this week before the House Elections Committee. House Bill 958 would: Prohibit state and local elections board members from “encouraging or promoting voter turnout in any election.” Require military and overseas voters to submit documentation showing their most recent North Carolina address along with their registration applications. They would also be required to submit photo identification with their ballots. The ID requirement puts into law a state Supreme Court decision in Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin’s unsuccessful attempt to throw out ballots in his 2024 race for a Supreme Court seat. Make overseas voters who have never lived in North Carolina but vote in the state because their parents last lived here ineligible to vote in state or local elections. This also reflects a state Supreme Court decision in the Griffin case. Griffin’s lawsuit referred to these voters as “never residents.” Give voters who cast provisional ballots because they didn’t show ID, or who have mistakes or omissions on their absentee ballot envelopes, called “curable deficiencies”, a few more days to show their ID or correct the mistakes. The bill extends the deadline for corrections from Friday after an election to Tuesday after an election. Give county elections boards more time to announce absentee ballot counts, moving the deadline from Friday after an election to Tuesday. The bill would give state Elections Director Sam Hayes the ability to make 25 members of his staff political appointees, exempting them from state Human Resources Act protections and allowing them to be fired at will. The bill also continues $1.2 million in funding Hayes was granted for seven exempt positions in a mini-budget the legislature approved last year. Hayes, former general counsel for House Speaker Destin Hall, was hired to run elections  administration last year after Republicans became the majority on the state Board of Elections. The Election Law Committee meeting was in a relatively small room. Some of the bill’s critics who traveled to the Legislative Building for debate on the bill were not allowed to enter. The committee did not accept public comment. While the Election Law Committee advanced the bill, the House Rules Committee pulled the bill from consideration. House Rules Chairman John Bell (R-Wayne) said after the meeting the bill needs changes. Bills are heard in Rules before they move to full House votes.

Legal Updates

Arizona: Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney said he would order Recorder Justin Heap and members of the Board of Supervisors to try to resolve their election control dispute outside the courtroom, even as he scheduled a contempt hearing for later this month.  Blaney said during a June 15 hearing that he would issue an order either directing the elected officials to meet or arranging a judicial settlement conference. “The last place this court wants to be is standing between elected officials right before an election,” Blaney said. “The parties should be able to work this thing out as elected officials, but it’s just not happening.” The mediation effort will run on a parallel track with the contempt case. Blaney scheduled a four-hour evidentiary hearing for June 30, with a joint pretrial statement due June 25.

California: California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed suit against Shasta County for a ballot measure he said violates state election law. Measure B appeared headed for passage with 55.6% of the vote in Shasta County. The measure would require government-issued identification to register and vote, largely eliminate vote-by-mail and early voting, mandate hand-counted ballots and create a county voter registration system separate from the state’s. “Indeed, the measure’s defects are so extreme that the county previously filed a lawsuit seeking to be relieved of its obligation to prepare a title and summary for the initiative, and the initiative’s lead proponent has openly acknowledged that ‘there are sections that are illegal,’” Bonta writes in the suit. Filing suit in the state’s Third District Court of Appeal, Bonta asked a judge to invalidate Measure B, halt its implementation and undo any steps already taken to enforce it. Bonta urged the court to rule by Aug. 24, arguing Shasta County voters need certainty before the Nov. 3 general election about how to register, whether their registration is active and where they can vote. While Shasta County’s charter status gives it some authority to enact local laws that conflict with state law, Bonta argues it has no authority to regulate elections. He adds that even if it did, state law prohibits photo ID requirements and guarantees access to vote-by-mail and early voting. Bonta argues that the Legislature has control over state elections. It’s already decided that people can register to vote in person, online or at the Department of Motor Vehicles. All voters can use a mail-in ballot and vote before Election Day, as well. “County elections officials may only count votes using a voting system that has been certified by the secretary of state,” Bonta writes, pointing to what he considers another of Measure B’s flaws. “They may not hand-count ballots except with the secretary’s approval in specified elections with less than 5,000 voters.” The county board of supervisors have already voted not to defend the county or the registrar of voters against the lawsuit. “It was a 4 to 0 vote to not defend the county or the registrar of voters against the state in this lawsuit. So, basically, we’re stepping aside,” Supervisor Matt Plummer said.

Louisiana: Denise Nataly Migliore, a Sydney, Australia native currently living in Franklinton was indicted for violating federal voting laws. Migliore was charged with four counts of election fraud on June 11, 2026, in Louisiana’s Eastern District. She was charged with making false statements in order to register to vote and illegal voting in an election. The charges stem from an investigation that found that between October 6, 2022, and October 22, 2024, Migliore, a permanent resident, knowingly made false U.S. citizenship claims to register for a federal election. The federal indictment claims that around November 8, 2022, and November 5, 2024, she cast ballots by falsely claiming she was a U.S. citizen and therefore eligible to vote, when she was not a citizen. If convicted, she faces a maximum penalty of five (5) years in prison, followed by three (3) years of supervised release. Migliore also faces a fine of up to $250,000, and a $100.00 mandatory special assessment fee. 

Mississippi: Hinds County Supervisor Tony Smith has appealed a court ruling that threw out the results of the 2023 Democratic primary election for District 2 and ordered a new election. Smith filed a notice of appeal Monday, asking the Mississippi Supreme Court to review a June 9 order issued by Special Judge Barry Ford. The appeal stems from a nearly three-year legal battle over the Aug. 8, 2023, Democratic primary between Smith and former Supervisor David Archie. In his ruling, Ford declared the certification of the election results void and ordered a special election to be held on or before July 18. The judge also ruled that only Archie and Smith would be eligible to appear on the ballot. Smith was allowed to remain in office until the special election is held and a winner is certified. The court’s order did not find evidence of fraud or intentional wrongdoing by election officials. Ford wrote that the cumulative deficiencies made it impossible for the court to determine the will of the voters from the available election record. As a result, the court declared the election certification “void ab initio,” meaning it was invalid from the beginning. Smith’s notice of appeal does not detail the legal arguments he plans to make before the Mississippi Supreme Court. The filing simply preserves his right to challenge the ruling and seek review by the state’s highest court.

Wisconsin: President Donald Trump’s administration is continuing its effort to force the Wisconsin Elections Commission to turn over unredacted Wisconsin voter data after being rebuked by a federal judge last month. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division is appealing the judge’s decision dismissing the case, suggesting “many” absentee ballots could be sent to “fraudulent” registrants in November unless it audits the voter roll. U.S. District Judge James Peterson of Madison dismissed the DOJ suit last month, ruling the commission isn’t required to produce the unredacted registration list under the Civil Rights Act. His was the ninth federal court to dismiss the DOJ’s attempt according to the State Democracy Research Initiative at the University of Wisconsin Law School. The DOJ is now asking the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn Peterson’s order. It filed an emergency motion, June 12, asking for a decision before Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 primary and Nov. 3 general elections. “Weeks before November 3, election officials will be mailing absentee ballots to hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin voters, with many of those ballots potentially going to ineligible voters, fraudulent registrants, or other individuals who should not have been registered,” the DOJ claimed. “Wisconsin voters need to know that their election is secure and that non-citizens, deceased individuals, former residents, nonresidents, and voters with multiple records are not registered to vote in that election.”

Opinions This Week

National Opinions: Hurdles to midterms | U.S. Postal Service | Voter fraud

California: Ballot counting, II, III | Election integrity

Georgia: Special legislative session, II | Faith in elections  

Hawai’i: Election commission  

Maine: Ranked choice voting  

New Hampshire: Election system  

North Carolina: Voter suppression  

Ohio: FBI raid | Election chaos | Election legislation 

Oklahoma: Election integrity | Get out the vote  

Upcoming Events

Protecting the Vote Together: Guidance for the Midterms: Join The Elections Group for a webinar introducing and discussing Protect the Vote: A Citizen’s Guide. Pam Fessler — an NPR News editor and correspondent for more than 28 years and a TEG team advisor — developed this guide to provide concrete steps and resources for citizens to help protect the vote and support election officials, so they don’t have to go it alone. Joining Pam will be Adam Ambrogi, Chief of External Affairs for the League of Women Voters and Dawn Kruger, Community and Media Relations Coordinator for Contra Costa CA County clerk-recorder’s elections department. While election officials will be part of the conversation, the practical takeaways will benefit individual voters, community members and American citizens, plus organizations that want to help support elections and election workers while protecting the vote. When: June 23, 1pm Eastern. Where: Online

AAMCA Summer Conference: The Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks and Administrators will hold its summer conference from June 24-26 in Fairhope. 

Recipes for Success: Join The Elections Group as  we welcome Matt Masterson and Tiana Epps-Johnson for the inaugural episode of Recipe for Success, a new monthly webinar series. This series is designed to give the elections community a chance to get to know the people behind the work. Each episode brings together two election leaders for a relaxed conversation about their professional journeys, lessons they’ve learned, the people who have influenced them, and what leadership looks like in our field today. Matt Masterson is Senior Director of Elections and Societal Resilience at Microsoft, bringing decades of experience across the Ohio Secretary of State’s office, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, and CISA. Tiana Epps-Johnson is Founder and CEO of the Center for Tech and Civic Life, where she leads a team working to make U.S. elections more professional, inclusive, and secure. In this first episode, Jennifer Morrell will sit down with Matt and Tiana to discuss how they found their way into elections administration, the people and experiences that shaped their careers, and what they’re working on today. Because food has a unique way of bringing election officials together, each guest will also share a favorite recipe and the story behind it. We’ll feature those recipes throughout the year and include them in a community recipe book at the end of the year. When: June 26, 1pm. Where: Online. 

CERA Courses (Milwaukee): The Certified Elections Registration Administrator (CERA) certification is the original professional certification for election administrators in the United States. The following courses will be offered in Milwaukee in July:  Course 5 – Ethics in Election Administration and Voter Registration; Course 6 – Communications and Public Relations in Election Administration and Voter Registration; Course 7 – Enhancing Voter Registration and Participation in Election Administration and Voter Registration; Course 8 – Implementation of New Programs in Election Administration and Voter Registration; and Course 9 – History in Elections Part 3: 1960 to Modern Era. When: July 11-18. Where: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Will the midterms happen? Your election questions, answered: Will the 2026 midterms happen? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Elections happen because thousands of local officials follow state and local laws requiring them to happen — and history shows they’ve done so before, even under immense pressure. The greater danger isn’t no election, but one that’s chaotic, unfairly challenged, or deliberately cast as illegitimate after the fact. Got more questions about the midterms? Submit them to Votebeat reporters with your RSVP on Eventbrite, and they’ll give you the long answer live on July 13 at 5 p.m EDT. Votebeat is a nonprofit newsroom specialized in explaining how elections work. Each of our reporters and editors spend every day covering voting rules, election administration, misinformation, election lawsuits, local officials, and the systems that determine how ballots are cast and counted. Ask them anything! When: July 13, 5pm Eastern. Where: Online. 

2026 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition: The National Association of Counties will hold its 2026 Annual Conference & Exposition on Orleans Parish, Louisiana from July 17-20. When: July 17-20. Where: New Orleans. 

NASED 2026 Summer Conference: The National Association of Directors of Elections will hold its summer conference from July 20-22 in Boston. When: July 20-22. Where: Boston. 

iGO 9th Annual Conference: The International Association of Government Officials will hold its 9th Annual Conference from July 25-28 in Reston, Virginia. When: July 25-28. Where: Reston, Virginia. 

2026 NCSL Legislative Summit: The 2026 NCSL Legislative Summit takes place in Chicago July 27-29, bringing together state legislators and legislative staff from all 50 states and U.S. territories for three days of collaboration, innovation and bipartisan dialogue. When: July 27-29. Where: Chicago. 

SCARE 2026 Annual Conference: The South Carolina Association of Registration and Election Officials (SCARE) will hold its annual conference from July 27-30 in Isle of Palms. 

Oregon Association of County Clerks: The Oregon Association of County Clerks will hold its annual conference from August 10-13 in Burns. 

WMCA 46th Annual Conference 2026: The Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association will hold its annual conference from August 18-21 in Green Bay. 

Election Center 41st Annual Conference: The National Association of Election Officials (Election Center) will hold its 41st Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri from August 19 to 21. CERA classes will be offered August 22 and 23. When: August 19 to 21. Where: Kansas City, Missouri. 

UAC Annual Convention: The Utah Association of Counties will hold its annual convention from September 8-10. 

2026 WACO Conference: The Wyoming Association of County Officers-County Clerks will hold its annual conference from September 22-24 in Laramie. 

2026 MACO Annual Conference: The Montana Association of Counties will hold its annual conference from September 27-30 in Helena.

Job Postings This Week

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Account Executive, VotingWorks– We are looking for a trusted sales leader who understands that election administrators don’t buy voting machines, they buy trust, both in the equipment and in the vendor. All 83 of Michigan’s counties will soon open at once, and we are in the running for the state RFP enabling us to sell our voting machines. Incumbents will have to re-earn their contracts, and we’ll be competing on equal footing for the first time. This opportunity is time bound. Trust matters deeply in this market. Your job is to build relationships and earn credibility quickly with state and local election officials. You will own the full Michigan territory. You’re responsible for the entire sales process: building pipeline, running demos, navigating procurement, and closing deals. We want sustainable sales contracts that are technically sound, politically supported, and set up for a clean handoff to Customer Success. For your first demos, you’ll be paired with our Executive Director and our Head of Customer Success to learn the messaging and the product. Once you take on demos on your own, you should still know when to bring in executive support and when to handle things yourself. This is a competitive market with a real window of opportunity. If you want to sell something that actually matters to Democracy, and you’re energized by moving fast when the timing is right, we’d like to meet you. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Administrative Specialist (Elections Specialist–Russian), 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 Administrative Specialist II positions 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. King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registrations and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County, one of the largest vote-by-mail counties in the United States. KCE’s mission is to conduct accessible, secure, and accurate elections.  As a leader in providing inclusive elections, KCE is focused on core values of accuracy, equity, integrity, service, teamwork, and transparency. The team at KCE is committed to ensuring all King County voters can get registered, cast their ballot, and make their voices heard. Salary: $29.46 – $37.47 Hourly. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Assistant Director, Peoria County, Illinois–The Assistant Executive Director is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in all aspects of the administration of the Election Commission. Duties include the application of all statutory requirements in maintaining the permanent registry of voters and in planning, organizing and conducting of local, state, and federal elections in the County of Peoria. A Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of two years office experience with election experience preferred and/or combination of education and experience. Must possess a strong technical aptitude. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows based software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access required. Must be detail oriented and able to work under the pressure of deadlines. Must remain nonpartisan when acting in a professional capacity. Must have strong public relations skills including good oral and written communication skills and be comfortable with public speaking and interactions with the media. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must have valid Illinois driver’s license. Salary: $60,000-$80,000. Deadline: July 1. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Chief, Departmental Operations– Registrar of Voters, San Diego County– The Chief, Departmental Operations-Registrar of Voters, is an unclassified management position reporting directly to the Registrar of Voters (Director). The Chief oversees major operational functions of the Department’s Election Services Division and is responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating all operational functions that support the successful administration of countywide elections. This role also leads the planning and execution of vote center, warehouse, and field operations, oversees large-scale poll worker programs, and ensures all logistical, financial, and compliance requirements are met with the highest standards of integrity and efficiency. Salary: $125,000 – $145,000. Deadline: June 22. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Commissioner of Elections Department, Boston–Under general policy direction from and at the will of the Mayor, the Commissioner of the Elections is responsible for municipal, state, and federal elections within the City of Boston. This position also oversees the annual census of residents aged 17 and older. The Commissioner of the Elections serves as chair of the Board of Election Commissioners, which ensures compliance with election laws and the equitable delivery of services. As a public and senior official responsible for a key government function, the Commissioner will embody character and impartiality as an election administrator. The Commissioner is responsible for managing, directing, and integrating the functions, programs, and activities of the Elections Commission. The Commissioner communicates effectively to senior City management, community partners, regulatory authorities, and other department stakeholders to ensure City elections are accessible, fair, and administered effectively in accordance with all applicable laws. The Elections Commissioner is responsible for managing the 30+ full-time employees of the Election Department, part-time seasonal employees, and approximately 2,000 part-time poll workers. The Commissioner will work with staff to document policies, practices, and procedures. The Commissioner will practice continuous improvement related to the complex operations of the Department. Salary: $145,000. Deadline: June 30. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Chief, Departmental Operations– Registrar of Voters, San Diego County– The Chief, Departmental Operations-Registrar of Voters, is an unclassified management position reporting directly to the Registrar of Voters (Director). The Chief oversees major operational functions of the Department’s Election Services Division and is responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating all operational functions that support the successful administration of countywide elections. This role also leads the planning and execution of vote center, warehouse, and field operations, oversees large-scale poll worker programs, and ensures all logistical, financial, and compliance requirements are met with the highest standards of integrity and efficiency. Salary: $125,000 – $145,000. Deadline: June 22. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Customer Success Manager, VotingWorks: VotingWorks currently supports risk-limiting and post-election audits in 12 states with our software, Arlo. Support varies greatly from state to state and is a combination of general risk-limiting audit education, software training, and support of both during the conduct of audits. Risk-limiting audits vary by state and are constantly evolving, requiring updates to the software. The Arlo/RLA Customer Success Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and successful delivery of services for Arlo, our post-election audit product. This role will optimize and maintain the systems, tools, and processes for managing auditing projects and support. They act as the primary liaison for Product and Engineering alignment for customer success. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Deputy Elections Administrator, Tarrant County, Texas – The Deputy Elections Administrator is responsible for assisting with and overseeing the daily operations of the Elections Administration Department, including coordination of Voter Registrar duties and all election management activities for Tarrant County. This position provides executive-level operational and tactical leadership and exercises full authority in the absence of the Elections Administrator. Responsibilities include managing personnel, directing election logistics, ensuring legal compliance, overseeing technology and equipment deployment, coordinating poll worker operations, and maintaining the integrity and security of all election processes. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Director of Product Certification, Clear Ballot–Our certification department is seeking an organized, process-oriented program manager to join the team as Director of Product Certification. In this leadership role, you will oversee certification strategy, execution, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies while managing internal teams and ensuring all certification efforts are completed efficiently and successfully. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Elections Administrator, Lubbock County, Texas– Appointed by the Lubbock County Election Commission and reporting to the County Judge, the Elections Administrator is responsible for leading and managing all operations of the Lubbock County Elections Department. This includes oversight of budget, personnel, election systems, and departmental resources, as well as ensuring efficient and secure election processes. The role ensures full compliance with all applicable state and federal election laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, while fostering transparency, integrity, and public trust in the electoral process. Salary: $95,000 – $115,000. Deadline: June 22. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Elections Specialist, New Hanover County, North Carolina–New Hanover County Board of Elections is seeking an Elections Specialist to be part of the team planning, conducting, and monitoring of all federal, state, and municipal elections in New Hanover County.  The Election Specialist will support the mission of the New Hanover County Board of Elections to provide the highest level of professional standards to ensure accurate, honest, and fair elections through accountability and integrity and to provide all citizens our services in the most efficient, effective, and timely manner. Salary: $40,048.00 – $68,081.00 Annually. Deadline: June 23. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Elections Specialist, Palm Beach County, Florida– The Vote-by-Mail Specialist position involves, but is not limited to, the daily processing of applications and other VBM related paperwork and customer service. Election period duties would include signature verification, supervised voting, ballot processing, signature cure applications, and monitoring secure ballot intake stations (SBIS). Responsibilities include: Data entry of vote by mail requests received via phone, email, and website; Customer service with voters in office for VBM related issues; and Coordination of election specific programs such as Supervised Voting and SBIS boxes. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Elections Warehouse Manager, Dallas County, Texas– Manages warehouse staff and functions, to include, equipment maintenance and repair, and supply inventory. Management Scope: Manages approximately twenty (20) warehouse personnel. Responsibilities 1. Supervises all personnel assigned to the elections warehouse, to include hiring, directing, evaluating, disciplining and terminating employees. 2. Provides systems training to warehouse personnel and governmental entities that rent equipment from Dallas County. 3. Manages the maintenance of current systems and schedules maintenance calls for election day. 4. Coordinates the early voting process, ensuring equipment is assigned to appropriate locations. 5. Assist with budget preparation. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. Salary: $4806-$5997/month. Deadline: June 30. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Field Services Engineer, Clear Ballot–Join our Professional Services team as a Field Service Engineer, where you will provide on-site technical support and services to clients across the country. In this role, you will help ensure that election technology operates reliably and securely, supporting the integrity of the voting process. This position requires frequent travel—up to 70%—especially during election cycles, to deliver hands-on support and expertise. Application: For a complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

General Registrar, Hanover County, Virginia–Executive-level position serving as the County’s General Registrar/Director of Elections. Under the authority of the County Electoral Board and in accordance with Title 24.2, State Board of Elections guidance, and the General Registrar and Electoral Board (GREB) Handbook, administers voter registration and directs the conduct of all federal, state, and local elections in the locality. Appointed by the Electoral Board for a four-year term. Appointed by and reports to the Electoral Board; leads the Voter Registration Office and supervises permanent and temporary staff. Performs duties required by law and duties delegated by the Electoral Board under Va. Code § 24.2-114.18. Works with the Electoral Board, Department of Elections/State Board, election officers, and county departments (e.g., finance, IT, facilities, HR, public safety) to deliver lawful, accessible, and secure elections. Salary: $91,791 – $156,044. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

GIS Specialist, Palm Beach County, Florida– Help power accurate, well-run elections through smart mapping and rock-solid data. As a GIS Specialist II with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, you’ll own core geospatial datasets, turn complex information into clear maps and insights, and improve the workflows teams rely on to plan and execute election operations. Your work helps ensure precinct, polling place, and district data is accurate and easy to use—supporting operational readiness, transparency, and timely decision-making. You’ll maintain and enhance GIS databases, produce print and web-ready map products, perform quality control and spatial analysis, and keep GIS synchronized with the Voter Registration System. You’ll collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams, document standards and changes, and provide training and troubleshooting support. Salary: $72,800 to $87,000. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

IT Assistant Manager, Palm Beach County, Florida–The Assistant IT Manager plays a vital and supportive role in ensuring the smooth operation of the IT department, aligning both the technical infrastructure and the team 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 organization’s needs. The Assistant IT Manager helps maintain an efficient and effective IT environment. The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office is committed to hiring talented individuals with diverse experiences that will enhance the services we provide to the residents of Palm Beach County. We are always looking for dedicated individuals who do all things with Integrity and Accountability, who excel in Customer Service, and believe in Transparent, Secure Democracy. At the Supervisor of Elections Office, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in being the best place to vote. Salary: $85000 to $125000. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Outreach Coordinator, Palm Beach County, Florida–This role is part of the Communications Team. This role’s primary focus is on community engagement, internal engagement, and providing clerical and administrative support to Managers, Directors, and the Supervisor of Elections. This role is under the supervisor of the Communications and Community Engagement Manager and works closely with the Office Manager. Requirements include being highly collaborative and flexible supporting office-wide initiatives, assisting the communications team with outreach tasks, and stepping in to help the office and all departments as needs arise. The individual must be friendly, proactive, organized, adaptable, communicate well, and comfortable working on multiple projects at once. They must demonstrate discretion, judgment, and professionalism, while ensuring courteous, responsive, and accurate communication and service.  The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office is committed to hiring talented individuals with diverse experiences that will enhance the services we provide to the residents of Palm Beach County. We are always looking for dedicated individuals who do all things with Integrity and Accountability, who excel in Customer Service, and believe in Transparent, Secure Democracy. At the Supervisor of Elections Office, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in being the best place to vote. Salary: $24.00 – $26.44 per hour. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Poll Worker Assistant Department Manager, Palm Beach County, Florida– The primary responsibility of the Poll Worker Department Manager is to oversee the planning and the completion of various projects, administrative functions, operations, and specialized tasks in the Poll Worker Department. The work involves knowledge and application of departmental operations, planning, assigning responsibilities, monitoring election worker classes, maintaining records, evaluating performance, and the ability to review work for accuracy. This position requires initiative and sound independent judgement in the application of office policies, election laws, and procedures. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here. 

Senior Program Officer, 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, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and will have flexibility to work from home for the remainder of each week. Remote candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The position will report to the executive director of the Election Trust Initiative. Application: For the complete job listing and to apply, click here.

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