Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions (PLEJ)
@taketheplej.bsky.social
Nonpartisan nonprofit offering large jurisdictions a community of support, access to best practices & peer-to-peer engagement. Learn more at https://taketheplej.org.
Wishing you a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! May this season bring peace and light to all who celebrate. ✨
December 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Wishing you a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! May this season bring peace and light to all who celebrate. ✨
Hear from Kate Sweeney Bell, Marion County, IN Clerk (and PLEJ Steering Committee Member) on why she joined PLEJ (and why you should too)!
So proud of our elections community: 🌟
PLEJ Membership Info: ➡️ https://loom.ly/h05zvik
Open House Signup: ➡️ bit.ly/PLEJ-OpenHouse
So proud of our elections community: 🌟
PLEJ Membership Info: ➡️ https://loom.ly/h05zvik
Open House Signup: ➡️ bit.ly/PLEJ-OpenHouse
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Hear from Kate Sweeney Bell, Marion County, IN Clerk (and PLEJ Steering Committee Member) on why she joined PLEJ (and why you should too)!
So proud of our elections community: 🌟
PLEJ Membership Info: ➡️ https://loom.ly/h05zvik
Open House Signup: ➡️ bit.ly/PLEJ-OpenHouse
So proud of our elections community: 🌟
PLEJ Membership Info: ➡️ https://loom.ly/h05zvik
Open House Signup: ➡️ bit.ly/PLEJ-OpenHouse
Did you know that PLEJ has a publicly available tool to help forecast mail ballot processing times? Use it to:
✔️ Forecast vote-by-mail processing times
✔️ Find the best times to bring in staff
✔️ See how resource changes impact operations
Tool: vbmtime.app
Video Tutorial: bit.ly/PLEJ-VBME
✔️ Forecast vote-by-mail processing times
✔️ Find the best times to bring in staff
✔️ See how resource changes impact operations
Tool: vbmtime.app
Video Tutorial: bit.ly/PLEJ-VBME
December 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Did you know that PLEJ has a publicly available tool to help forecast mail ballot processing times? Use it to:
✔️ Forecast vote-by-mail processing times
✔️ Find the best times to bring in staff
✔️ See how resource changes impact operations
Tool: vbmtime.app
Video Tutorial: bit.ly/PLEJ-VBME
✔️ Forecast vote-by-mail processing times
✔️ Find the best times to bring in staff
✔️ See how resource changes impact operations
Tool: vbmtime.app
Video Tutorial: bit.ly/PLEJ-VBME
🚨 New data mgmt training module! 🚨
This publicly available training module created by PLEJ and EDI helps large election jurisdictions build real-world data skills; improving staffing decisions, resource allocation, and voting experience.
🔖: bit.ly/PLEJ-EDI-Data
This publicly available training module created by PLEJ and EDI helps large election jurisdictions build real-world data skills; improving staffing decisions, resource allocation, and voting experience.
🔖: bit.ly/PLEJ-EDI-Data
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🚨 New data mgmt training module! 🚨
This publicly available training module created by PLEJ and EDI helps large election jurisdictions build real-world data skills; improving staffing decisions, resource allocation, and voting experience.
🔖: bit.ly/PLEJ-EDI-Data
This publicly available training module created by PLEJ and EDI helps large election jurisdictions build real-world data skills; improving staffing decisions, resource allocation, and voting experience.
🔖: bit.ly/PLEJ-EDI-Data
🗓️ You’re invited!
Join of our PLEJ Open Houses to discover how large jurisdictions collaborate, innovate, and lead in election administration.
💫 Wed 1/7/26, 11:30a-12:30p ET
💫 Wed 1/28/26, 11:30a-12:30p ET
✨ Learn more and get connected: bit.ly/PLEJ-OpenHouse
Join of our PLEJ Open Houses to discover how large jurisdictions collaborate, innovate, and lead in election administration.
💫 Wed 1/7/26, 11:30a-12:30p ET
💫 Wed 1/28/26, 11:30a-12:30p ET
✨ Learn more and get connected: bit.ly/PLEJ-OpenHouse
December 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🗓️ You’re invited!
Join of our PLEJ Open Houses to discover how large jurisdictions collaborate, innovate, and lead in election administration.
💫 Wed 1/7/26, 11:30a-12:30p ET
💫 Wed 1/28/26, 11:30a-12:30p ET
✨ Learn more and get connected: bit.ly/PLEJ-OpenHouse
Join of our PLEJ Open Houses to discover how large jurisdictions collaborate, innovate, and lead in election administration.
💫 Wed 1/7/26, 11:30a-12:30p ET
💫 Wed 1/28/26, 11:30a-12:30p ET
✨ Learn more and get connected: bit.ly/PLEJ-OpenHouse
Did you know that PLEJ has a publicly available tool to help estimate voter wait times?
Use it to:
✔️Determine average voter wait times
✔️Forecast equipment needed
✔️Gauge impact of switching voting locations
➡️ www.votetime.app (watch video tutorial at the top of the tool)
Use it to:
✔️Determine average voter wait times
✔️Forecast equipment needed
✔️Gauge impact of switching voting locations
➡️ www.votetime.app (watch video tutorial at the top of the tool)
December 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Did you know that PLEJ has a publicly available tool to help estimate voter wait times?
Use it to:
✔️Determine average voter wait times
✔️Forecast equipment needed
✔️Gauge impact of switching voting locations
➡️ www.votetime.app (watch video tutorial at the top of the tool)
Use it to:
✔️Determine average voter wait times
✔️Forecast equipment needed
✔️Gauge impact of switching voting locations
➡️ www.votetime.app (watch video tutorial at the top of the tool)
⚠️ PLEJ Members: Signed up for this month's programming lineup? 👀
🌟 December Operational Webinar
Turning Reflection into Action: What We Learned, What’s Next
Tue, 12/16/25 2P - 2:45P EST
💻 December Communications Workgroup
PLEJ All-Stars Awards Ceremony
Thu, 12/18/25 2P - 3P EST
🌟 December Operational Webinar
Turning Reflection into Action: What We Learned, What’s Next
Tue, 12/16/25 2P - 2:45P EST
💻 December Communications Workgroup
PLEJ All-Stars Awards Ceremony
Thu, 12/18/25 2P - 3P EST
December 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
⚠️ PLEJ Members: Signed up for this month's programming lineup? 👀
🌟 December Operational Webinar
Turning Reflection into Action: What We Learned, What’s Next
Tue, 12/16/25 2P - 2:45P EST
💻 December Communications Workgroup
PLEJ All-Stars Awards Ceremony
Thu, 12/18/25 2P - 3P EST
🌟 December Operational Webinar
Turning Reflection into Action: What We Learned, What’s Next
Tue, 12/16/25 2P - 2:45P EST
💻 December Communications Workgroup
PLEJ All-Stars Awards Ceremony
Thu, 12/18/25 2P - 3P EST
🦃 Happy (early) Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for the incredible community of election pros who collaborate/innovate all year long. 💛
Daily voting for PLEJ All-Stars closes Sun 11/30/25! Cast your vote and help recognize those who go above and beyond to strengthen elections. 🌟
Daily voting for PLEJ All-Stars closes Sun 11/30/25! Cast your vote and help recognize those who go above and beyond to strengthen elections. 🌟
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🦃 Happy (early) Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for the incredible community of election pros who collaborate/innovate all year long. 💛
Daily voting for PLEJ All-Stars closes Sun 11/30/25! Cast your vote and help recognize those who go above and beyond to strengthen elections. 🌟
Daily voting for PLEJ All-Stars closes Sun 11/30/25! Cast your vote and help recognize those who go above and beyond to strengthen elections. 🌟
And ... the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening in Fort Lauderdale, FL came to a close. We celebrated connections, ideas, and innovations that strengthen our elections community. Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, share, and lead with purpose. See you next time! 💫
📹: https://loom.ly/vZzd-H8
📹: https://loom.ly/vZzd-H8
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
And ... the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening in Fort Lauderdale, FL came to a close. We celebrated connections, ideas, and innovations that strengthen our elections community. Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, share, and lead with purpose. See you next time! 💫
📹: https://loom.ly/vZzd-H8
📹: https://loom.ly/vZzd-H8
Thinking about the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening Panel on"Future-Proofing Elections"!
Tnx to our panelists for highlighting emerging threats/challenges, actionable strategies, and innovations to ensure elections remain secure and trusted for the future.
📹 https://loom.ly/PmH1NKk (more to come)
Tnx to our panelists for highlighting emerging threats/challenges, actionable strategies, and innovations to ensure elections remain secure and trusted for the future.
📹 https://loom.ly/PmH1NKk (more to come)
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Thinking about the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening Panel on"Future-Proofing Elections"!
Tnx to our panelists for highlighting emerging threats/challenges, actionable strategies, and innovations to ensure elections remain secure and trusted for the future.
📹 https://loom.ly/PmH1NKk (more to come)
Tnx to our panelists for highlighting emerging threats/challenges, actionable strategies, and innovations to ensure elections remain secure and trusted for the future.
📹 https://loom.ly/PmH1NKk (more to come)
Still thinking about the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening Panel on "Bots & Ballots"!
AI can streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and strengthen public trust in elections with integrity and efficiency. Thx to The Elections Group and Microsoft!
📹 https://loom.ly/SoP-CXM
AI can streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and strengthen public trust in elections with integrity and efficiency. Thx to The Elections Group and Microsoft!
📹 https://loom.ly/SoP-CXM
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Still thinking about the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening Panel on "Bots & Ballots"!
AI can streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and strengthen public trust in elections with integrity and efficiency. Thx to The Elections Group and Microsoft!
📹 https://loom.ly/SoP-CXM
AI can streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and strengthen public trust in elections with integrity and efficiency. Thx to The Elections Group and Microsoft!
📹 https://loom.ly/SoP-CXM
Broward County, FL Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott shares how his office is using artificial intelligence to make smarter resourcing decisions—helping streamline operations, improve efficiency, and better serve voters across the county.
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Broward County, FL Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott shares how his office is using artificial intelligence to make smarter resourcing decisions—helping streamline operations, improve efficiency, and better serve voters across the county.
Did you know that PLEJ has a publicly available tool to help estimate warehouse storage space? ➡️ ballotstorage.app
✔️ Estimate ballot and equipment storage space
✔️ Plan for upcoming elections and retention needs
✔️ See how warehouse layout changes impact capacity
✔️ Estimate ballot and equipment storage space
✔️ Plan for upcoming elections and retention needs
✔️ See how warehouse layout changes impact capacity
November 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Did you know that PLEJ has a publicly available tool to help estimate warehouse storage space? ➡️ ballotstorage.app
✔️ Estimate ballot and equipment storage space
✔️ Plan for upcoming elections and retention needs
✔️ See how warehouse layout changes impact capacity
✔️ Estimate ballot and equipment storage space
✔️ Plan for upcoming elections and retention needs
✔️ See how warehouse layout changes impact capacity
Throwback to our Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening Panel on "Smarter Resourcing in Leaner Times"! Shoutout to our panel:
Zach Manifold, Gwinnett County, GA
Joe Scott, Broward County, FL
John Mirkovic, Cook County, IL
Dr. Gretchen Macht, URI-EDI
Brian Pollock, Kane County, IL
📹 https://loom.ly/vTXiwfU
Zach Manifold, Gwinnett County, GA
Joe Scott, Broward County, FL
John Mirkovic, Cook County, IL
Dr. Gretchen Macht, URI-EDI
Brian Pollock, Kane County, IL
📹 https://loom.ly/vTXiwfU
November 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Throwback to our Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening Panel on "Smarter Resourcing in Leaner Times"! Shoutout to our panel:
Zach Manifold, Gwinnett County, GA
Joe Scott, Broward County, FL
John Mirkovic, Cook County, IL
Dr. Gretchen Macht, URI-EDI
Brian Pollock, Kane County, IL
📹 https://loom.ly/vTXiwfU
Zach Manifold, Gwinnett County, GA
Joe Scott, Broward County, FL
John Mirkovic, Cook County, IL
Dr. Gretchen Macht, URI-EDI
Brian Pollock, Kane County, IL
📹 https://loom.ly/vTXiwfU
Let's chat open primary implementation and debriefing what responsive election administration looked earlier this month! 👇
Webinar: Tue 11/18/25, 2-2:45P EST
Administering Open Primaries
Comms: Thu 11/20/25, 2-3P EST
Open primaries and Nov 2025 Recap
Link to RSVP in inbox 📬
Webinar: Tue 11/18/25, 2-2:45P EST
Administering Open Primaries
Comms: Thu 11/20/25, 2-3P EST
Open primaries and Nov 2025 Recap
Link to RSVP in inbox 📬
November 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Let's chat open primary implementation and debriefing what responsive election administration looked earlier this month! 👇
Webinar: Tue 11/18/25, 2-2:45P EST
Administering Open Primaries
Comms: Thu 11/20/25, 2-3P EST
Open primaries and Nov 2025 Recap
Link to RSVP in inbox 📬
Webinar: Tue 11/18/25, 2-2:45P EST
Administering Open Primaries
Comms: Thu 11/20/25, 2-3P EST
Open primaries and Nov 2025 Recap
Link to RSVP in inbox 📬
Missed the PLEJ Summer 2025 Convening? Here's a quick recap of what we learned on Day 2 from a variety of experts (at the global, state, and local level), how we can all adapt best practices, and prepare our election offices. Full day of learning!
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Missed the PLEJ Summer 2025 Convening? Here's a quick recap of what we learned on Day 2 from a variety of experts (at the global, state, and local level), how we can all adapt best practices, and prepare our election offices. Full day of learning!
Ever get asked: “what do you actually do for a living? Is it part-time?”
At the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening, international democracy expert Hardy Merriman captured the answer perfectly. When election administrators are empowered, resourced, and secure, our elections stay free, fair, and resilient.
At the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening, international democracy expert Hardy Merriman captured the answer perfectly. When election administrators are empowered, resourced, and secure, our elections stay free, fair, and resilient.
November 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Ever get asked: “what do you actually do for a living? Is it part-time?”
At the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening, international democracy expert Hardy Merriman captured the answer perfectly. When election administrators are empowered, resourced, and secure, our elections stay free, fair, and resilient.
At the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening, international democracy expert Hardy Merriman captured the answer perfectly. When election administrators are empowered, resourced, and secure, our elections stay free, fair, and resilient.
At our Summer Convening, Noah Praetz reminded us that resilience is about enduring challenges, finding strength in one another, uplifting communities and new leaders every day.
Thank all veterans for their service and the inspiration to build trust, strength, and resilience in our democracy. 🇺🇸
Thank all veterans for their service and the inspiration to build trust, strength, and resilience in our democracy. 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
At our Summer Convening, Noah Praetz reminded us that resilience is about enduring challenges, finding strength in one another, uplifting communities and new leaders every day.
Thank all veterans for their service and the inspiration to build trust, strength, and resilience in our democracy. 🇺🇸
Thank all veterans for their service and the inspiration to build trust, strength, and resilience in our democracy. 🇺🇸
Did you know daily voting for the PLEJ All-Stars is open to PLEJ Members through 11/30/25?
🚨 Vote today, link in your inbox! 🚨
💡 The PLEJ Spirit
☀️ The Optimist
⚡ The Spark
🎯 The Social Sync
⛰️ The Mountain Mover
💬 The Communicator
We’ll celebrate the winners in December! ✨
🚨 Vote today, link in your inbox! 🚨
💡 The PLEJ Spirit
☀️ The Optimist
⚡ The Spark
🎯 The Social Sync
⛰️ The Mountain Mover
💬 The Communicator
We’ll celebrate the winners in December! ✨
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Did you know daily voting for the PLEJ All-Stars is open to PLEJ Members through 11/30/25?
🚨 Vote today, link in your inbox! 🚨
💡 The PLEJ Spirit
☀️ The Optimist
⚡ The Spark
🎯 The Social Sync
⛰️ The Mountain Mover
💬 The Communicator
We’ll celebrate the winners in December! ✨
🚨 Vote today, link in your inbox! 🚨
💡 The PLEJ Spirit
☀️ The Optimist
⚡ The Spark
🎯 The Social Sync
⛰️ The Mountain Mover
💬 The Communicator
We’ll celebrate the winners in December! ✨
Who's ready to chat open primary implementation and debriefing what excellence looked like in yesterday's elections? 🤚
Tue 11/18/25, 2-2:45P EST
A look at implementing and administering open primaries
Thu 11/20/25, 2-3P EST
Talking open primaries and Nov 2025 Comms Debrief
RSVP link in inbox 📬
Tue 11/18/25, 2-2:45P EST
A look at implementing and administering open primaries
Thu 11/20/25, 2-3P EST
Talking open primaries and Nov 2025 Comms Debrief
RSVP link in inbox 📬
November 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Who's ready to chat open primary implementation and debriefing what excellence looked like in yesterday's elections? 🤚
Tue 11/18/25, 2-2:45P EST
A look at implementing and administering open primaries
Thu 11/20/25, 2-3P EST
Talking open primaries and Nov 2025 Comms Debrief
RSVP link in inbox 📬
Tue 11/18/25, 2-2:45P EST
A look at implementing and administering open primaries
Thu 11/20/25, 2-3P EST
Talking open primaries and Nov 2025 Comms Debrief
RSVP link in inbox 📬
Are your social media posts relevant/relatable? Hear highlights from the Communicating Timely for Credibility Panel at the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening on best practices for 'glowing up' routine elections messaging.
📹 https://loom.ly/oaQXhbg
📹 https://loom.ly/oaQXhbg
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Are your social media posts relevant/relatable? Hear highlights from the Communicating Timely for Credibility Panel at the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening on best practices for 'glowing up' routine elections messaging.
📹 https://loom.ly/oaQXhbg
📹 https://loom.ly/oaQXhbg
Is your comms plan in a good spot? Hear highlights from the Communicating Timely for Credibility Panel at the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening on best practices for being ready for high-pressure moments! 📡
📹 https://loom.ly/at7kSW8 (more to come!)
📹 https://loom.ly/at7kSW8 (more to come!)
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Is your comms plan in a good spot? Hear highlights from the Communicating Timely for Credibility Panel at the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening on best practices for being ready for high-pressure moments! 📡
📹 https://loom.ly/at7kSW8 (more to come!)
📹 https://loom.ly/at7kSW8 (more to come!)
🚨 Hearing some potential bomb threats for folks with elections today. Wanted to quickly re-up the PLEJ Resource on Navigating a Potential Bomb Threats (immediate steps, coordinating with law enforcement, and keeping voters safe). Bookmark now: https://bit.ly/managingbombthreat
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🚨 Hearing some potential bomb threats for folks with elections today. Wanted to quickly re-up the PLEJ Resource on Navigating a Potential Bomb Threats (immediate steps, coordinating with law enforcement, and keeping voters safe). Bookmark now: https://bit.ly/managingbombthreat
It's Election Day for many, so we're uplifting highlights from the Communicating Timely for Credibility Panel at the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening.
Tnx to our panelists for an insightful discussion on building trust and credibility in high-pressure moments! 📡
📹 https://loom.ly/YKvXWpA (stay tuned)
Tnx to our panelists for an insightful discussion on building trust and credibility in high-pressure moments! 📡
📹 https://loom.ly/YKvXWpA (stay tuned)
November 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's Election Day for many, so we're uplifting highlights from the Communicating Timely for Credibility Panel at the Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening.
Tnx to our panelists for an insightful discussion on building trust and credibility in high-pressure moments! 📡
📹 https://loom.ly/YKvXWpA (stay tuned)
Tnx to our panelists for an insightful discussion on building trust and credibility in high-pressure moments! 📡
📹 https://loom.ly/YKvXWpA (stay tuned)
It’s Election Day in many jurisdictions across the country, and a reminder that every vote counts. 🎉
While you’re supporting voters in your community, don’t forget to cast your vote in the PLEJ All-Stars. ✨🗳️✨
Daily voting open to PLEJ Members through 11/30, link in inbox!
While you’re supporting voters in your community, don’t forget to cast your vote in the PLEJ All-Stars. ✨🗳️✨
Daily voting open to PLEJ Members through 11/30, link in inbox!
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It’s Election Day in many jurisdictions across the country, and a reminder that every vote counts. 🎉
While you’re supporting voters in your community, don’t forget to cast your vote in the PLEJ All-Stars. ✨🗳️✨
Daily voting open to PLEJ Members through 11/30, link in inbox!
While you’re supporting voters in your community, don’t forget to cast your vote in the PLEJ All-Stars. ✨🗳️✨
Daily voting open to PLEJ Members through 11/30, link in inbox!