We have curated this library of nonpartisan resources and materials to support election security in any jurisdiction. These resources and materials are provided for educational and informational purposes. You should check with your state or county attorney to make sure you are able to use them. Inclusion of resources in ESX's library does not constitute an endorsement of the organizations that created them.
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type
organization
Operations
Election Warehouse Space Estimator
Engineering for Democracy Institute (EDI), Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
The Election Warehouse Space Estimator is a specialized tool designed to assist election officials in determining the physical space requirements for storing ballots and election ... Read more
Operations
Tool to Estimate Vote-By-Mail Lead Times
Engineering for Democracy Institute (EDI), Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
A fact sheet about a tool that will help an election official predict how long it will take to process a known quantity of returned ... Read more
Operations
Interactive tool for estimating voter wait times for in-person voting
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
The Wait to Vote Estimator is an interactive planning and communications tool designed to calculate expected voter wait times based on specific polling place configurations. ... Read more
Operations
Polling Place Closures
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
A guide to planning for the emergency or late-breaking closure of a polling place, with suggested contingency plans, sample text for different communications pathways, and ... Read more
Operations
Media Engagement Toolkit
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
This toolkit serves as a practical guide for election administrators to build and maintain proactive relationships with journalists to foster public trust and transparency. It ... Read more
Operations
Post-Election Day Communications
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
This nonpartisan guide offers local election officials ready-to-use sample communications and messaging points for talking with voters, media, and community stakeholders about what to expect ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations
Election Official Risk Management Series: Integrating New Services
Center for Tech and Civic Life, Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions, The Elections Group
This guide provides election officials with a framework for evaluating and implementing new technologies or services through the lens of risk management and systems integration. ... Read more
Physical Security
Defusing Situations
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
This nonpartisan issue guide equips election officials and poll workers with practical de-escalation techniques for handling tense or emotionally charged interactions at polling places. It ... Read more
Operations, Physical Security
Ballot Drop Box Emergencies
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
This issue guide outlines best practices election officials can use to protect ballot drop boxes from emergencies and to respond effectively if incidents occur. It ... Read more
Physical Security
Navigating a Potential Bomb Threat
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
This issue guide provides election officials with best practices for preparing for and responding to potential bomb threats affecting polling locations. It outlines immediate coordination ... Read more