Is paper election technology? Yes! Read about it and more Straight Answers on a variety of election technology topics, on the @electionteched.bsky's Straight Answers webpage: www.electiontecheducation.org/straight-ans...

On July 4th, we celebrate the enduring spirit of freedom, progress, and democratic participation that defines the American journey. Happy 250th Independence Day! Know The Tools. Trust The Results. ElectionTechEducation.org

Today we highlight an important election security concept: Air-Gapping. What are "air-gapped" systems, and how do they protect elections? An air-gapped computer is a system that has a physical gap of air between it and the internet—meaning it is “offline” and isn't connected to the web at all! 1/

An important election security concept is: Software Independence. If a computer system makes a mistake—or if someone attempts to interfere with it—there is a reliable way to detect the problem. In elections, that safeguard is the paper ballot. More: www.electiontecheducation.org/straight-ans...

A ? we hear often at the @electionteched.bsky.social (ETEF): "Are electronic ballot delivery, electronic ballot return, and online voting the same thing?" No. They’re not. And the differences matter for security, accessibility, and policy. Go to ElectionTechEducation.org for more!

Fantastic experience at #ESRA this week. Thanks to all organizers and participants for an excellent experience!

MIT Election Lab@mitelectionlab.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The 2026 Election Science, Reform, and Administration (ESRA) conference is taking place this week! ESRA brings election officials, academics, and practitioners to share the latest ideas, research projects, and practical applications of all aspects of election administration in the United States.

🔍 How are election results audited? Election results in the U.S. are checked through audits. These checks help make sure the reported winners really got the most votes. Before an election, local officials test the equipment. After the election, they check ballots, seals, and printed results. 1/

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. ​The freedoms we enjoy today—including the fundamental right to vote—were secured by the profound courage of our fallen service members. ​Today and every day, we thank you.

1/4 Happy Presidents Day! As we honor the history of the highest office in the land, it’s a great time to reflect on the engine of our democracy: the election process. Visit us at: electiontecheducation.org

Visit our website at electiontecheducation.org to learn more about the #ElectionTechnologyEducationFund!

ICYMI, you can watch the US House Administration Committee's Make Elections Great Again hearing on @cspanwj.bsky.social here: www.c-span.org/event/house-...

Michelle M. Shafer@michelleshafer.bsky.social · 6mo ago

1/2 Tune in now (Tues, Feb 10 at 10:15am Eastern) as Karen Brinson Bell testifies before the US House Committee on House Administration during the "Make Elections Great Again: How to Restore Trust and Integrity in Federal Elections" hearing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mlv...

2/2 Karen Brinson Bell is co-founder and principal of Advance Elections, former executive director of the NC State Board of Elections, and president of the @electionteched.bsky.social. Watch the hearing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mlv...

1/2 Tune in now (Tues, Feb 10 at 10:15am Eastern) as Karen Brinson Bell testifies before the US House Committee on House Administration during the "Make Elections Great Again: How to Restore Trust and Integrity in Federal Elections" hearing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mlv...

“Make Elections Great Again: How to Restore Trust and Integrity in Federal Elections”

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In the news this week, introducing the Election Technology Education Fund @electionteched.bsky.social. That, plus so much more election news and information: electionline.org/electionline...

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Great piece by @michelleshafer.bsky.social on the new ETEF was published in today's edition of @electionline.bsky.social Weekly: Introducing the Election Technology Education Fund Bolstering trust & confidence in elections by advancing education, research, and outreach By Michelle M. Shafer

electionline@electionline.bsky.social · 6mo ago

In the news this week, introducing the Election Technology Education Fund @electionteched.bsky.social. That, plus so much more election news and information: electionline.org/electionline...