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In 2024, we were humbled to grant over $3.7 million to rural and nonmetro jurisdictions to help bridge the funding gap for administering safe and secure elections across the country. Today, we’re excited to share a video highlighting the impact these nonpartisan funds made on local election offices—as well as the need for robust, predictable nationwide election funding. Our deepest thanks to the featured election offices for taking the time to share their stories with us. Our hope is that this video shows election officials for exactly who they are—hardworking, dedicated, and nonpartisan public servants who deserve the resources they need to keep our democracy running. ????

TOMORROW: Our application is now open for the next cohort of Centers for Election Excellence—here's your chance to learn more about this exciting opportunity and get any questions answered before you apply. Join us tomorrow at an info session for the chance to learn about: ??? The U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence and the Centers for Election Excellence ??? What to expect as a Pathfinder ??? Ways to stay involved with the Alliance Register now at: https://lnkd.in/gvtNnTEU

Would you like to advance the field of election administration with a nonpartisan network of other election offices who are equally committed to continuous improvement? Become a Pathfinder and Join the Alliance! Learn more about the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence Pathfinder Cohort at an upcoming info session on Thursday, March 20! In the info session, you’ll learn about: ??? The U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence and the Centers for Election Excellence ??? What to expect as a Pathfinder ??? Ways to stay involved with the Alliance Register now to join!

Building upon the success of its inaugural cohort, the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence is excited to announce the launch of the second cohort of Centers for Election Excellence - the Pathfinders! Election offices in the Pathfinder Cohort will focus on researching what it takes to achieve the standards and chart pathways for the field. They’ll help deepen understanding of what resources are required to run excellent elections, how much excellent election administration costs, and how achieving excellence impacts voters. And they’ll be first in line to pursue official recognition through the Alliance certification platform. The cohort will make improvements in their offices, tell the stories of their work, and advance the field of election administration. Together. Learn more and apply by March 31, 2025: https://lnkd.in/dH_MVvFP

With the release of the election office operations standards, the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence is proud to announce that the full set of 26 voluntary, nonpartisan standards for excellence are now published! This last set of standards focuses on election office operations—the work that election officials do to build a positive culture, while navigating resource needs and effective staffing through hiring, training and management. ?? Are you ready to play a role in defining excellence for the future of election administration? All election officials, subject matter experts, and voters are invited to share feedback on the standards and get involved in this field-defining work. Review the standards and share your thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/g5BtrCQC

We’re excited to share the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence’s newest nonpartisan Standards for Election Excellence. These latest standards focus on the work that election officials do to prepare for emergencies and ensure security to safeguard critical infrastructure. Robust emergency planning, physical security, and cybersecurity demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the people, places, materials, and data involved in running secure and transparent elections. ?? What do you think? We need your feedback to make these standards the best they can be! Review the draft standards and share your thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/g5BtrCQC

A new report from the Election Infrastructure Initiative examines the emergencies—both large and small—that election officials faced during the 2024 election, along with the costs of addressing them. The report estimates that 89 state and local jurisdictions faced a combined?$33 million in emergency spending?in 2024,?with a projected $160 million more required imminently?for recovery, restoration, and urgent improvements in the time leading up to and immediately following the election. Election officials overcame significant challenges to ensure the election ran smoothly for voters, highlighting the critical need for sustained funding to strengthen election infrastructure. Read the full report ??

We’re thrilled to announce the release of the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence’s latest set of nonpartisan Standards for Election Excellence. These standards focus on the work that? election officials do to build and implement comprehensive processes that are the foundation of the voting experience.???? Whether a voter is registering to vote, casting their ballot, or checking election results, delivering an exceptional voter experience is an opportunity to build confidence in the integrity of election administration. ?? We need your feedback to make these standards the best they can be! Review the draft standards and share your insights here: https://lnkd.in/g5BtrCQC

Now that the 2024 election season has come to a close, it’s the perfect moment for election officials to reflect on what went well, and what can be improved next time around. Today, we’re thrilled to share the latest publicly available, nonpartisan generic resource from the Alliance—a post-election debrief toolkit developed by the Center for Civic Design. Election officials should be proud of the work they accomplished in 2024. And we hope this toolkit helps set election offices up for even more success in the years ahead.