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 April WorkshopDate: April 22, 2026
to April 24, 2026Location: Chicago, ILCategory: WorkshopIn April, the focus is on state associations and state trainings both by modeling conference formats, facilitation techniques, and potential content resources. The Coalition of Election Association Leaders (CEAL) guides state groups in their maturation process with mentorship and networking opportunities. The Election Center will host the 2026 April Special Workshop at The Drake in Chicago from April 22-24. CERA courses 6 and 7 as well as one renewal course will be offered April 25 and 26. Please see the Election Center website for more information and to register.
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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.
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Massachusetts Town Clerks Association (MTCA)Conference 2Date: February 4, 2026
to February 6, 2026Location: MassachusettsCategory: -
Southern Political Science Association 2026 ConferenceDate: January 14, 2026
to January 17, 2026Location: New Orleans, LACategory: ConferenceExperience Southern’s Hospitality at the 2026 SPSA Conference in New Orleans! The 2026 SPSA Preliminary Program is available HERE. Updates will be made periodically to the program, so please refer to this page for the most updated version available.
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Election Cybersecurity Summit: Protecting Democracy in a Shifting LandscapeDate: December 11, 2025Location: OnlineCategory: Summit
Join us for the Election Cybersecurity Summit: Protecting Democracy in a Shifting Landscape, an event hosted by the Brennan Center for Justice, Common Cause New York, the New York City Bar Association’s Election Law Committee, and the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity and featuring Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, chair of the New York State Senate’s Elections Committee. The Election Cybersecurity Summit will bring together state and local officials, technologists, and civic leaders for a nonpartisan discussion about the urgent threats facing our election infrastructure. New York is set to play a critical role as an electoral battleground in 2026. This event will focus on innovative state and local solutions to national cybersecurity challenges and emphasize collaboration across agencies, sectors, and political lines. Participants will explore how New York can build resilient, replicable models for election security in the absence of strong federal support, counter the politicization of cybersecurity, and engage nonpartisan experts and corporate partners. This summit will be an essential conversation for all who believe in protecting democracy through proactive and united effort.
When: 9am to 4pm Eastern
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Strengthening Trust and Professionalism in Election Administration: Ethics, Communication, and Workforce DevelopmentDate: December 10, 2025Location: OnlineCategory: Webinar
Join The Elections Group and the Bipartisan Policy Center on Wednesday, December 10, at 12 p.m. ET for a conversation highlighting three important areas of emerging research that can strengthen trust, communication, and professional practice in election administration.
We’ll explore findings from a national needs assessment examining what election officials are looking for in ethics training and support. We’ll also discuss a new pilot training model designed to help local officials address inaccurate or misleading claims, manage tense interactions, and foster constructive dialogue in their communities.
Together, these insights point toward practical steps election offices can take to build stronger, more resilient, and more trusted operations.
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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.
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Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks and AdministratorsDate: December 10, 2025
to December 12, 2025Location: Tuscaloosa, ALCategory: Conference -
NASED 2026 Winter ConferenceDate: February 1, 2026
to February 3, 2026Location: Washington, DCCategory: ConferenceTwice 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.
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