Events
Want to find a time to connect with peers in your jurisdiction, your state, or across the country? Check out these events to find one right for you. Not all events listed are open to the public, some events are included to provide notice to potential speakers or those who want to connect with organizers.
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						Election Center February WorkshopDate: February 25, 2026
 to February 27, 2026Location: Jacksonville, FLCategory: WorkshopFocusing 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. Click here to learn more
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						130th Annual County and District Clerks' Association of Texas (TAC) ConferenceDate: February 10, 2026
 to February 13, 2026Location: TexasCategory: Conference
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						Oregon Association of County Clerks (OACC) Annual ConferenceDate: February 2, 2026
 to February 5, 2026Location: OregonCategory: Conference
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						NASS 2026 Winter ConferenceDate: January 28, 2026
 to January 31, 2026Location: Washington, DCCategory: ConferenceThe 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. Click here to learn more
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						iGO Midwinter ConferenceDate: January 19, 2026
 to January 23, 2026Location: Albuquerque, NMCategory: ConferenceThe 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. Click here to learn more
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						JEOLC 2026Date: January 6, 2026
 to January 10, 2026Location: Pentagon City, VACategory: ConferenceThe 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. Click here to learn more
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						Alaska Association of Municipal ClerksDate: December 8, 2025
 to December 9, 2025Location: Anchorage, AKCategory: Conference
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						The Fragile Republic: Lessons on Political Violence from the Founding to TodayDate: November 19, 2025Location: OnlineCategory: WebinarAs 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
 • Joanne B. Freeman, Professor of History and American Studies, Yale UniversityWhen: 3pm Eastern Click here to learn more
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						The Supreme Court, the Voting Rights Act, and the 2026 ElectionsDate: November 18, 2025Location: OnlineCategory: WebinarThe 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: 3:15pm Eastern. Click here to learn more
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						2025 National Student Vote SummitDate: November 12, 2025
 to November 15, 2025Location: College Park, MDCategory: SummitThe 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. Click here to learn more
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						Election Hero DayDate: November 3, 2025Location:Category: Civic HolidayElection Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the tremendous contributions that election officials, their staff, and poll workers make to ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all Americans. Taking place on November 3, 2025, nonprofits, business leaders, brands, public officials, and more will unite to honor the election heroes in our communities. With your support, Election Hero Day will help boost election official morale ahead of Election Day and send a clear message to the public that we support our friends and neighbors who play such a vital role in preserving our democracy. Click here to learn more
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