We've 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. Check with your state or county attorney to make sure you're able to use them. Inclusion of resources in the Exchange's library does not constitute an endorsement of the organizations that created them.
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Physical Security
Providing Safety and Security to Elections and Election Workers
Committee for Safe and Secure Elections
This is a policy paper describing actions lawmakers can take to protect election officials, staff, and poll workers. It recommends state funding for security measures; ... Read more
Physical Security
Site Security Assessment Checklist
Committee for Safe and Secure Elections
This resource provides a structured physical site evaluation tool designed for election offices, polling locations, and ballot counting facilities. It serves as a practical guide ... Read more
Physical Security
Committee for Safe and Secure Elections
This brief checklist provides election officials with practical steps for working with local law enforcement to prevent, identify, and respond to swatting incidents targeting election ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations
Election Security Best Practices Guide
Texas Secretary of State
This guide serves as a comprehensive manual for Texas Election Authorities to identify and mitigate cyber threats and disaster risks, which other election jurisdictions can ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations
Colorado County Clerks Association
The purpose of the page is to inform voters, community members, policymakers, and election administrators about how Colorado’s county clerks work to maintain the integrity, ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations, Physical Security
Video: Election Security in Vermont
Vermont Secretary of State
An 8-minute video briefing on election security in Vermont, starting with voter registration list maintenance procedures and the range of efforts that help ensure records ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity 101: Tips for Keeping Your Online Accounts Safe
Rhode Island Secretary of State
This resource serves as an introductory guide for Rhode Islanders to protect themselves against common cyber threats and false information. It covers essential security topics ... Read more
Operations
Toolkit for Designing Voter Education Materials
U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence
A design guide based on Alliance for Election Excellence principles, this toolkit explains how to use Canva to make attractive education materials that work for ... Read more
Operations
Setting Goals in Election Operations
U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence
This toolkit is part of a comprehensive election planning framework designed to help election offices transition from post-election reflections to actionable improvements, whether it’s focused ... Read more
Operations, Physical Security
Drop Box Chain of Custody Tool
U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence
The purpose of this tool is to help election administrators and their drop box retrieval teams maintain an accurate, searchable log of when and how ... Read more