Operations

Operations

AI Glasses in the Election Office

Election Security Exchange

Election offices know the value of transparency, and being recorded is nothing new for election officials. Someone standing in your lobby with a phone, a ... Read more

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First Things First: Quick Wins to Limit Risk of Insider Threats

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This document is a practical guide outlining five low-cost, low-effort “quick wins” that local election offices can implement to reduce insider threat risks, from reporting ... Read more

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Toolkit: Election Emergency Response Guide (State)

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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

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Toolkit: Election Emergency Response Guide (Local)

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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

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First Things First: Poll Worker Safety

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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

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Operational Security for Election Conferences

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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

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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

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First Things First: Operational Security

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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

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Managing Election Site Evacuations

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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

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Information Breakdowns in Elections

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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

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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.