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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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  • 2027 NASED Winter Conference
    Date: February 14, 2027
    to February 16, 2027
    Location: Washington, DC
    Category: 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 2027 Winter Conference.

    Click here to learn more
  • 2026 Election Summit
    Date: December 7, 2026
    Location: Washington, DC
    Category: Summit

    In a time of rapid change and evolving challenges to our electoral processes, collective reflection and forward-looking strategy are more important than ever. BPC’s 2026 Elections Summit will convene a diverse group of election practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders to debrief the November election and chart a course forward for U.S. election administration. Be part of a defining moment for democracy as we gather in Washington, DC, to shape its future together.

    When: 9am to 4pm

     

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  • Voter Registrars Association of Virginia Annual Meeting
    Date: November 30, 2026
    to December 2, 2026
    Location: Roanoke, VA
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    The Voter Registrars Association of Virginia will hold its Annual Meeting from November 30-December 2 in Roanoke.

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  • Wikipedia editing workshops - Local election issues
    Date: October 20, 2026
    to October 30, 2026
    Location: Online
    Category: Webinar

    Have you ever been interested in editing Wikipedia? Join us for some free upcoming live editing sessions. We will provide background on Wikipedia policies (neutrality, sourcing, etc.), teach you how to make meaningful edits, and review your content as it goes live. We will be focusing on articles related to the 2026 midterm elections – local ballot initiatives, individuals running, and articles that can help inform voters. All sessions last two hours. You don’t have to stay for the duration. Whether you have years of editing experience or are starting from scratch, you are welcome to attend.

    Tuesday, October 20th, 10am-12pm (Pacific) // 1pm-3pm (Eastern) – register at learn.wikiedu.org
    Friday, October 23rd, 9am-11am (Pacific) // 12pm-2pm (Eastern) – register at learn.wikiedu.org
    Wednesday, October 28th 11am-1pm (Pacific) // 2pm-4pm (Eastern) – register at learn.wikiedu.org
    Friday, October 30th 10am-12pm (Pacific) // 1pm-3pm (Eastern) – register at learn.wikiedu.org

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  • What Can Go Wrong (and What Can Go Right) with November’s Midterm Elections?
    Date: October 13, 2026
    Location: Online
    Category: Webinar

    The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy under the leadership of UCLA Law Professor Richard L. Hasen; one of the nation’s leading election scholars. The Safeguarding Democracy Project is built upon the premise that tackling issues of the U.S. election integrity must be collaborative: across ideologies, across scholarly disciplines, and as a bridge between theory and practice. Our events this semester are focused on the 2026 midterm elections. Speakers: Jonathan Diaz, Campaign Legal Center; Matt Germer, R Street Institute; and Justin Leavitt, Loyola Law School.

    When: 3:15pm Eastern.

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  • Secure Your People, Secure Yourself.
    Date: October 14, 2026
    Location: Online
    Category: Webinar

    You’ve already spent months securing your systems ahead of Election Day, but securing elections is also about securing yourself and your people. When your home address appears online, a voter is shouting at a poll worker, or a staff member receives a threatening message, it’s not the moment to improvise. Election officials and their teams need to know how to reduce exposure, recognize when a situation is escalating, document what happened, and get help.

    But protecting your people involves more than reducing their online presence or preparing them to respond to confrontation. It also means recognizing the mental and physical strain of long hours, public scrutiny, repeated hostility, and high pressure work. Over time, that stress can affect attention to detail, communication, decision making, and the ability to respond effectively when challenges arise. Supporting staff and poll worker well-being should not be a second thought or something to address after the election. It is a core function of maintaining a secure, prepared, and resilient election office.

    We’ll cover how to:
    – Shrink your digital footprint and reduce the risk of doxxing

    – Prepare staff and poll workers to navigate difficult interactions and defuse conflict to keep the polling places running smoothly

    – Review personal security: what to do, what to report, who to call, and how to document a threat

    – Prioritize mental health as a security asset

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  • Assessing the Fairness and Integrity of the November Elections
    Date: November 16, 2026
    Location: Online
    Category: Webinar

    The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy under the leadership of UCLA Law Professor Richard L. Hasen; one of the nation’s leading election scholars. The Safeguarding Democracy Project is built upon the premise that tackling issues of the U.S. election integrity must be collaborative: across ideologies, across scholarly disciplines, and as a bridge between theory and practice. Our events this semester are focused on the 2026 midterm elections. Speakers: Bill Gates, Arizona State University; Guy-Uriel E. Charles, Harvard Law School; Charles Stewart, MEDSL; Susan Stokes, University of Chicago and Tammy Patrick, Election Center.

    When: 3:15pm Eastern.

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  • The Midterm Elections: Where Things Stand & What’s at Stake
    Date: October 29, 2026
    Location: Los Angeles, CA
    Category: Panel Discussion

    Join UCLA election and politics experts for a wide-ranging discussion about the 2026 midterm elections.

    Convened by the UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy and the Luskin Public Policy Department, Institute on Inequality and Democracy faculty director Martin Gilens will host and moderate a panel of scholars from departments across UCLA. They will share reflections on the key races, election protection, voter turnout, redistricting, polling and prediction markets, and the factors shaping voters’ decisions in these critical elections.

    Panelists include: Chad Dunn, UCLA Law School; Jasmine Hill, UCLA Dept. of Public Policy; Ananya Roy, UCLA Dept. of Urban Planning; Daniel Thompson, UCLA Dept. of Political Science; Lynn Vavreck, UCLA Dept. of Political Science; Zev Yaroslavsky, UCLA Dept. of Public Policy.

    When: 6pm Pacific

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  • On Rescuing Democracy and the Rule of Law
    Date: October 22, 2026
    Location: Los Angeles, CA
    Category: Film Screening

    Join the Safeguarding Democracy Project for a screening of the short documentary, “On Rescuing Democracy and the Rule of Law” followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, 2-time Academy Award winner, Terry Sanders and Prof. Paul Hoffman, (Director, Defending Democracy Clinic, UCI).

    The film has a runtime of 33 minutes. Light refreshments will be served.

    When: 6pm Pacific

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  • iGO 2027 Midwinter Conference
    Date: January 18, 2027
    to January 22, 2027
    Location: Denver, CO
    Category: Conference

    The International Association of Government Officials will hold its Midwinter Conference in Denver, Colorado from January 18-22, 2027. Please visit the iGO website for more information and to register.

    Click here to learn more
  • Election Center 42nd Annual Conference
    Date: August 25, 2027
    to August 27, 2027
    Location: Dallas, TX
    Category: Conference

    The National Association of Election Officials (Election Center) will hold its 42st Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas from August 25 to 27. CERA classes will be offered August 28 and 29.

    Click here to learn more
  • Election Center February Special Workshop
    Date: February 17, 2027
    to February 19, 2027
    Location: Baton Rouge, LA
    Category: 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. One CERA core course and one renewal will be held following the workshop.

    Click here to learn more
  • iGO 10th Annual Conference
    Date: July 24, 2027
    to July 27, 2027
    Location: Austin, TX
    Category: Conference

    The International Association of Government Officials will hold its 10th Annual Conference from July 24-27 in Austin, Texas

    Click here to learn more
  • Joint Election Official Liaison Conference (JEOLC)
    Date: January 20, 2027
    to January 22, 2027
    Location: Arlington, VA
    Category: Conference

    The Election Center will host the 2027 JEOLC conference at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City, Virginia from January 20-22. One CERA renewal class will be offered. Please visit the Election Center website for more information and to register when it’s available.

    Click here to learn more
  • Vote Early Day
    Date: October 27, 2026
    Location:
    Category: Civic Holiday

    When Americans vote early, they ensure last-minute problems, long lines at the polls, confusing election laws, or voter disinformation cannot prevent us from casting our ballot. Vote Early Day is a tentpole moment for partners nationwide to engage with voters and empower them with the tools to cast their ballots early.

    Click here to learn more
  • National Voter Education Week
    Date: October 5, 2026
    to October 9, 2026
    Location:
    Category: Civic Holiday

    Voters should have the information they need to cast their ballots with confidence. That’s where National Voter Education Week comes in. Help voters find their polling location, understand their ballot, and make a plan to vote by joining our week-long campaign.

    Click here to learn more
  • Election Hero Day
    Date: October 20, 2026
    Location:
    Category: Civic Holiday

    Election 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 October 20, 2026, 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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electionline Weekly
October 8, 2026

Countdown to November 3
Election reform ballot measures

By M. Mindy Moretti
electionline.org

Voting on voting has grown in recent years and this year is no exception. Voters in more than 21 states will vote on elections-related ballot measures both at the state and local level. 

Overall, according to Ballotpedia, there are 164 statewide ballot measures that are certified for the ballot in 40 states for elections in 2026. On November 3, voters will decide 145 (88%) of them. The remaining 19 were spread across earlier election dates. From 2010 to 2024, the average number of statewide ballot measures in an even-numbered year was 161, including 53 citizen-initiated measures.

Of the elections-related ballot measures, voter ID requirements and citizenship requirements certainly lead the pack, but there are also measures on election dates, recalls, special elections, ranked choice voting (to implement and repeal), and there are a number of ballot measures on ballot measures themselves. 

Here is a brief look at all the elections-related ballot measures at the state and local level that we found. If we missed one, please let us know and we’ll update this list. Special thanks to Ballotpedia for doing the heavy lifting on the statewide measures. 

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