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Toolkit: Election Emergency Response Guide (State)
Election Security Exchange
This document is a comprehensive, quick-reference emergency response guide designed to support election officials in responding to a range of potential incidents. Depending on the ... Read more
Toolkit: Election Emergency Response Guide (Local)
Election Security Exchange
This document is a practical, field-level election emergency response guide designed to support local election officials and poll workers in managing incidents by quickly connecting ... Read more
First Things First: Poll Worker Safety
Election Security Exchange
Poll workers are the backbone of the election process, and they deserve an environment that supports their safety and success. Strengthening their physical and operational ... Read more
Operational Security for Election Conferences
Election Security Exchange
Operational Security (OpSec) for election conferences is not about secrecy or limiting transparency. It is about protecting election officials, staff, vendors, and sensitive operational details ... Read more
Conference Security for Participants
Election Security Exchange
Election conferences bring together people with sensitive roles, and hostile actors know it. You do not need to be a security expert to protect yourself ... Read more
First Things First: Operational Security
Election Security Exchange
This quick-start guide outlines five practical operational security actions election offices can implement immediately. Designed for local officials and small teams, it focuses on reducing ... Read more
Managing Election Site Evacuations
Election Security Exchange
Floods, fires, gas leaks, building damage, and even bomb threats may require evacuations from an election facility. The decision can be difficult because an evacuation ... Read more
Information Breakdowns in Elections
Election Security Exchange
When communication falters during an election, the consequences can ripple—confusing voters, disrupting operations, and undermining trust. This guide helps election officials identify early warning signs, ... Read more
Communicating During an Election Incident
Election Security Exchange
Election incidents are inevitable, and how you communicate in those moments is critical. This guide offers practical strategies to help election officials respond quickly, coordinate ... Read more
Lowering the Impact of Logistical Issues
Election Security Exchange
This guide outlines practical strategies election administrators can use to prepare for and respond to common logistical disruptions, from staffing shortages to equipment failures. It ... Read more
Secure elections require proactive planning and decisive response. This nonpartisan resource library focuses on election security, including the physical, operational, and cyber dimensions of election administration. Each tool reflects industry best practices and can be customized for use by any election office. Consult your state or county attorney to see if you can use them.