Election Task Force
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The cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises aims to prevent and mitigate a range of election crises, to protect free and fair elections.
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Last week, @bakerinstitute.bsky.social and @cartercenter.bsky.social co-hosted their annual elections conference bringing together experts and Task Force members — including David Carroll, Tammy Patrick, and Ben Ginsberg — to discuss democracy and the rule of law. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lJh...
25 Years After Bush v. Gore: Contested Elections Then and Now
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December 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Last week, @bakerinstitute.bsky.social and @cartercenter.bsky.social co-hosted their annual elections conference bringing together experts and Task Force members — including David Carroll, Tammy Patrick, and Ben Ginsberg — to discuss democracy and the rule of law. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lJh...
In a recent conversation, Task Force member and Google Jigsaw CEO Yasmin Green discussed a new approach to “AI polling” that could improve political discourse in America. www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Exclusive: Jigsaw CEO Yasmin Green on the power of AI in polling
Green told Semafor she believes her company has found a way to use AI to improve political discourse.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In a recent conversation, Task Force member and Google Jigsaw CEO Yasmin Green discussed a new approach to “AI polling” that could improve political discourse in America. www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Intimidation makes it harder to run secure, fair elections and risks losing years of on-the-job expertise.
Protecting the people who protect our votes is how we protect democracy.
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Protecting the people who protect our votes is how we protect democracy.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Intimidation makes it harder to run secure, fair elections and risks losing years of on-the-job expertise.
Protecting the people who protect our votes is how we protect democracy.
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Protecting the people who protect our votes is how we protect democracy.
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Want to get involved in your local elections? Serving as a poll worker is one of the most meaningful ways to support your community and see firsthand the checks and balances that ensure every legitimate vote is counted.
November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Want to get involved in your local elections? Serving as a poll worker is one of the most meaningful ways to support your community and see firsthand the checks and balances that ensure every legitimate vote is counted.
More Americans have access to early and mail voting than ever before, and recent elections have seen record-high turnout.
As David Becker reminds us in this Task Force briefing, it’s never been easier or more secure to vote by mail. 🗳️
As David Becker reminds us in this Task Force briefing, it’s never been easier or more secure to vote by mail. 🗳️
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
More Americans have access to early and mail voting than ever before, and recent elections have seen record-high turnout.
As David Becker reminds us in this Task Force briefing, it’s never been easier or more secure to vote by mail. 🗳️
As David Becker reminds us in this Task Force briefing, it’s never been easier or more secure to vote by mail. 🗳️
It takes time for election workers to properly count ballots — and that’s a sign of accuracy, not a conspiracy.
Tammy Patrick of the Election Center reminds voters today that election officials are bound by the law to ensure results are verified, auditable, and correct.
Tammy Patrick of the Election Center reminds voters today that election officials are bound by the law to ensure results are verified, auditable, and correct.
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
It takes time for election workers to properly count ballots — and that’s a sign of accuracy, not a conspiracy.
Tammy Patrick of the Election Center reminds voters today that election officials are bound by the law to ensure results are verified, auditable, and correct.
Tammy Patrick of the Election Center reminds voters today that election officials are bound by the law to ensure results are verified, auditable, and correct.
As voting comes to a close in many states with elections this fall, Task Force member Laura MacCleery says that the early voting process has remained orderly, transparent, and secure.
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
As voting comes to a close in many states with elections this fall, Task Force member Laura MacCleery says that the early voting process has remained orderly, transparent, and secure.
With elections tomorrow in CA, NJ, NY, PA, and VA, election experts from the National Task Force on Election Crises emphasize the strength and transparency of America’s voting systems.
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
With elections tomorrow in CA, NJ, NY, PA, and VA, election experts from the National Task Force on Election Crises emphasize the strength and transparency of America’s voting systems.
Behind every secure election are professionals who make it happen.
In our latest briefing, Tammy Patrick of the Election Center highlights the preparation, professionalism, and consistency of local election administrators across the country.
In our latest briefing, Tammy Patrick of the Election Center highlights the preparation, professionalism, and consistency of local election administrators across the country.
November 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Behind every secure election are professionals who make it happen.
In our latest briefing, Tammy Patrick of the Election Center highlights the preparation, professionalism, and consistency of local election administrators across the country.
In our latest briefing, Tammy Patrick of the Election Center highlights the preparation, professionalism, and consistency of local election administrators across the country.
Intimidation toward election workers is a threat to our democracy.
Protecting democracy means protecting the people who make sure every eligible ballot gets counted.
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Protecting democracy means protecting the people who make sure every eligible ballot gets counted.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Intimidation toward election workers is a threat to our democracy.
Protecting democracy means protecting the people who make sure every eligible ballot gets counted.
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Protecting democracy means protecting the people who make sure every eligible ballot gets counted.
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Disinformation, from fake claims about fraud to AI-generated deepfakes, aims to weaken trust in elections.
But the reality is that our elections *are* safe and secure (and our job is to keep them that way). Get the facts here: bit.ly/NTFEC
But the reality is that our elections *are* safe and secure (and our job is to keep them that way). Get the facts here: bit.ly/NTFEC
October 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Disinformation, from fake claims about fraud to AI-generated deepfakes, aims to weaken trust in elections.
But the reality is that our elections *are* safe and secure (and our job is to keep them that way). Get the facts here: bit.ly/NTFEC
But the reality is that our elections *are* safe and secure (and our job is to keep them that way). Get the facts here: bit.ly/NTFEC
Free and fair elections are the foundation of democracy.
Threats like intimidation and disinformation won't change that – as long as we continue to support election officials and voters.
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Threats like intimidation and disinformation won't change that – as long as we continue to support election officials and voters.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Free and fair elections are the foundation of democracy.
Threats like intimidation and disinformation won't change that – as long as we continue to support election officials and voters.
Sign up for our newsletter to learn more: bit.ly/NTFEC
Threats like intimidation and disinformation won't change that – as long as we continue to support election officials and voters.
Sign up for our newsletter to learn more: bit.ly/NTFEC
As we look ahead to special elections, Michael Morley's recent C-SPAN interview offers a key structural point: the President does not have unilateral authority to restrict how states conduct elections. That responsibility belongs primarily to the states, within federal law and the Constitution.
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As we look ahead to special elections, Michael Morley's recent C-SPAN interview offers a key structural point: the President does not have unilateral authority to restrict how states conduct elections. That responsibility belongs primarily to the states, within federal law and the Constitution.
In a recent @c-span.bsky.social interview, Michael Morley — National Task Force member and election law expert at Florida State University — discussed how state election laws shape the timing of election results.
October 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In a recent @c-span.bsky.social interview, Michael Morley — National Task Force member and election law expert at Florida State University — discussed how state election laws shape the timing of election results.
The National Task Force on Election Crises unequivocally condemns the attack that killed political activist Charlie Kirk.
September 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
The National Task Force on Election Crises unequivocally condemns the attack that killed political activist Charlie Kirk.
The Task Force uses its expertise to help election officials adapt to new challenges like changes in voting technology to evolving legal frameworks and resource constraints. Stay up to date on how Task Force members are helping officials prepare for the 2026 midterms.
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August 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The Task Force uses its expertise to help election officials adapt to new challenges like changes in voting technology to evolving legal frameworks and resource constraints. Stay up to date on how Task Force members are helping officials prepare for the 2026 midterms.
Sign up: https://bit.ly/NTFEC
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Task Force Member and @brennancenter.org Vice President @larrynorden.bsky.social co-authored an analysis of the 2025 Election Officials survey with Brennan Center Strategist Ruby Edlin.
August 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Task Force Member and @brennancenter.org Vice President @larrynorden.bsky.social co-authored an analysis of the 2025 Election Officials survey with Brennan Center Strategist Ruby Edlin.
@verifiedvoting.org released an explainer on how QR codes and barcodes are used in elections, providing an additional resource for voters to understand election administration. verifiedvoting.org/decoding-you...
Decoding your ballot: The role of QR codes and barcodes
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August 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
@verifiedvoting.org released an explainer on how QR codes and barcodes are used in elections, providing an additional resource for voters to understand election administration. verifiedvoting.org/decoding-you...
@verifiedvoting.org has released a new interactive map showing which jurisdictions use ballot-marking devices that encode votes in QR codes or barcodes.
August 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
@verifiedvoting.org has released a new interactive map showing which jurisdictions use ballot-marking devices that encode votes in QR codes or barcodes.
Task Force Member and @legaldefensefund.bsky.social President @janainelson.bsky.social was recently featured on @weeknightmsnbc to discuss the federal government’s request for private voter data.
August 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Task Force Member and @legaldefensefund.bsky.social President @janainelson.bsky.social was recently featured on @weeknightmsnbc to discuss the federal government’s request for private voter data.
Understanding how election results are certified, how voting rights are enforced and sharing that accurate information matters.
Want to help others navigate the process ahead of 2026? Sign up to be a Task Force Advocate ⬇️ bit.ly/NTFEC
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National Task Force on Election Crises
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August 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Understanding how election results are certified, how voting rights are enforced and sharing that accurate information matters.
Want to help others navigate the process ahead of 2026? Sign up to be a Task Force Advocate ⬇️ bit.ly/NTFEC
Want to help others navigate the process ahead of 2026? Sign up to be a Task Force Advocate ⬇️ bit.ly/NTFEC
Last month, the Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a lower court’s October ruling that local election officials have a legal duty to certify results—even if they personally disagree with the outcome.
August 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Last month, the Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a lower court’s October ruling that local election officials have a legal duty to certify results—even if they personally disagree with the outcome.
The Supreme Court has temporarily paused a lower-court ruling that would have stripped private citizens and civil rights groups in seven states from suing under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
August 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The Supreme Court has temporarily paused a lower-court ruling that would have stripped private citizens and civil rights groups in seven states from suing under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
We’re pleased to introduce our newest member, @elizabethneumann.bsky.social. Elizabeth is an expert on national security, political violence, and extremism. She brings a wealth of knowledge on countering violent extremism and disinformation in elections.
August 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
We’re pleased to introduce our newest member, @elizabethneumann.bsky.social. Elizabeth is an expert on national security, political violence, and extremism. She brings a wealth of knowledge on countering violent extremism and disinformation in elections.
Safe and secure elections take preparation. During off years, Task Force members continue to advocate for voters, provide advice to election workers, and develop plans to protect elections for years to come.
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July 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Safe and secure elections take preparation. During off years, Task Force members continue to advocate for voters, provide advice to election workers, and develop plans to protect elections for years to come.
Sign up to become an Advocate and stay in the loop on our work:
bit.ly/NTFEC
Sign up to become an Advocate and stay in the loop on our work:
bit.ly/NTFEC