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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2026 NCSL Legislative SummitDate: July 27, 2026
to July 29, 2026Location: Chicago, ILCategory: SummitThe 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.
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Beat Academy: Midterm PrepDate: May 5, 2026
to May 7, 2026Location: Detroit and IndianapolisCategory: TrainingGreat Lakes journalists! Work on coverage strategies, gain reporting tools and spark regional connections in our free election coverage workshop in Detroit (May 5) or Indianapolis (May 7), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to respond to misinformation, do candidate research, report on key election drivers like immigration and affordability, and produce salient coverage that puts voter interests first. By the end of this workshop, you will: Learn how to respond to misinformation and efforts to undermine fair elections. Verify candidate backgrounds via tools and databases. Explore regional factors shaping Great Lakes midterm races. Develop coverage strategies for key election drivers like immigration and affordability. Generate story ideas and prioritize voter interests in your reporting.
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CERA Courses (Auburn)Date: May 18, 2026
to May 23, 2026Location: Auburn, ALCategory: CERA CoursesThe Certified Elections Registration Administrator (CERA) certification is the original professional certification for election administrators in the United States.
The following courses will be available in Auburn in May:
Course 5 – Ethics in Election Administration and Voter RegistrationClick here to learn moreCourse 8 – Implementation of New Programs in Election Administration and Voter Registration
Course 11 – History of Elections Part I: Antiquity to 1781
Course 12 – History of Elections Part II: 1781 to Civil Rights Era 1960
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CERA Courses (Milwaukee)Date: July 11, 2026
to July 18, 2026Location: Milwaukee, WICategory: CERA CoursesThe Certified Elections Registration Administrator (CERA) certification is the original professional certification for election administrators in the United States.
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
Course 9 – History in Elections Part 3: 1960 to Modern Era
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iGO 9th Annual ConferenceDate: July 25, 2026
to July 28, 2026Location: Reston, VACategory: ConferenceThe 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.
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NASED Summer ConferenceDate: July 20, 2026
to July 22, 2026Location: Boston, MACategory: ConferenceThe National Association of Directors of Elections will hold its summer conference from July 20-22 in Boston. When: July 20-22. Where: Boston.
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Ready or Not: Election Administration Wins, Woes & What's Still Coming in 2026Date: May 5, 2026Location: OnlineCategory: Webinar
Election administrators have a lot on their plates in 2026 — and the year is far from over. From new legislation and technology changes to funding battles and workforce challenges, the field is shifting faster than ever.
Join Ready for Tuesday on Tuesday, May 5, at 12 p.m. for a candid, freewheeling conversation about the wins worth celebrating, the woes keeping administrators up at night, and the challenges and opportunities that are still taking shape on the horizon.
We’ll dig into what’s gone right, what’s gone wrong, and what nobody quite knows yet. Whether you’re deep in the trenches of election administration or just trying to keep up with a rapidly evolving landscape, this webinar will give you an honest, engaging look at where things stand heading into the back half of 2026 — and what you should be watching for next.
When: 12pm Eastern
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