Resources

Below are some of the major sources for information related to elections and voting. It is by no means a comprehensive list, but a sampling of relevant agencies, news sites, experts and researchers.

Government agencies and associations

EI-ISAC. Organization run by the nonprofit Center for Internet Security, in partnership with CISA. It brings together election officials and security experts to share information about, and help protect against, cyberthreats.

Election Assistance Commission.  Federal agency that oversees grants to states, sets guidelines for election systems and provides nationwide election data and research.

The Election Center.  Also known as the National Association of Election Officials, the Election Center trains and certifies state and local election administrators, conducts research, and shares information about voting and election laws and procedures. Many of its members are local election officials.

Federal Voting Assistance Program.  This Defense Department program provides assistance to military and overseas voters, to help ensure they can receive and cast ballots on time.

National Association of Secretaries of State.  The nonpartisan professional organization for the nation’s secretaries of state, who oversee elections and voting in most states. NASS holds two major conferences a year where secretaries gather to discuss the latest voting topics. Many sessions are open to the media. NASS also provides useful nationwide voting information and provides a good way to get in touch with top state officials.

National Association of State Election Directors.  NASED represents election directors who implement state voting laws, maintain statewide voter registration databases and coordinate with local election officials. This group works closely with NASS and is another important source for state and national voting information.

National Conference of State Legislatures. NCSL provides training and research for all state legislatures and is one of the best depositories of information about state election and voting laws.

State associations.  Local election officials in many states have formed statewide associations. Contact information for state-specific groups and agencies can be found at the comprehensive election news site, electionline.org.

Nonprofits and other organizations

These groups are sources for data, expertise and perspectives about the voting process and the latest challenges faced by election administrators, campaigns, lawmakers and voters. Both nonpartisan and partisan organizations are included.

Alliance for Securing Democracy.  This project of the German Marshall Fund produces research and analysis on election threats, cybersecurity and misinformation, including a new guide on the potential threat of artificial intelligence.

Ballotpedia.  Source for election-related data and analysis for jurisdictions around the country. It tracks state election laws, candidates and ballot measures, among other issues.

The Bipartisan Policy Center.  Provides detailed research and analysis of top challenges in election administration, with recommended solutions. A good source for election experts.

Brennan Center.  Besides litigating and advocating for voting rights and expanded voter access, the center conducts extensive research and analysis on key voting issues and is a good source for experts on issues facing election administrators.

Bridging Divides Initiative.  This nonpartisan research program tracks political violence and works with communities to mitigate such threats.

The Carter Center.  The center provides expertise and guides to help improve the U.S. election process and increase public trust.

The Center for Election Innovation and Research. CEIR does research on key voting topics and provides support and training for election administrators to help improve the process.

Center for Tech and Civic Life.  CTCL provides training and resources for election administrators, with a focus on improving performance through technology. It also provides information to help voters navigate the process.

Committee for Safe and Secure Elections.  Group of election and law enforcement officials formed after the 2020 election to help secure elections and protect election workers from threats and intimidation.

Democracy Docket.  This online site is run by Democratic attorney Marc Elias, who has launched countless legal challenges to voting restrictions around the country. The site includes the latest on the status of these cases and other voting issues, with a progressive slant.

The Elections Group.  Run by former election officials, TEG provides resources and training for administrators around the country to help improve the elections process. A good source for experts in election administration.

Election Integrity Network.  A project of the Conservative Partnership Institute, run by a former Trump attorney. The network includes groups of state and local activists who question the legitimacy of US elections. Although many of their claims about elections are misleading, EIN can be a good source for information about what those challenging elections are most concerned about and their upcoming plans.

Election Reformers Network.  Promotes changes to increase nonpartisanship in election administration.

The Heritage Foundation.  A conservative think tank with an interest in the field of election law and policy, it works closely with conservative lawmakers to change election laws and keeps a database of election fraud cases.

League of Women Voters.  Provides information about voting and election laws and advocates for greater access for voters.

The National Task Force on Election Crises.  This group of more than 50 of the nation’s top election and security experts monitors and recommends ways to mitigate election threats.

Protect Democracy.  Produces research and analysis on voting and disinformation, advocates for secure and fair elections, and pursues litigation in support of democratic institutions.

R Street Institute.  A think tank focused on limited government, free markets and individual liberty, R Street does research and reports on voting and electoral reform.

Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections.  RITE was formed by former Republican officials to counter some of the litigation and legislative efforts promoted by Democrats.

States United Democracy Center.  This nonpartisan group provides legal, research and other assistance to help secure elections and election workers.

US Vote Foundation.  Provides information and assistance to military and other U.S. voters living overseas and at home. It focuses on voter registration and voting by mail.

The Voting Rights Lab.  Tracks voting and election legislation in every state.

Academia

There are far too many relevant academic programs and experts to list, but here are a few key ones that can lead to other sources.

Auburn University. The Institute for Election Administration Research and Practice at Auburn provides training and research for election administrators, in partnership with The Election Center (see above). It also publishes the Journal of Election Administration, Research and Practice.

The Election Lab, University of Florida.  The lab provides up-to-date and historical voter turnout data and analyses. Affiliated faculty members are experts on numerous election-related topics.

The Elections and Voting Information Center.  Program at Reed College and Portland State University that conducts research on challenges in election administration with the aim of finding solutions.

Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota.  The school offers a certificate in election administration for election officials and those considering careers in the field. The program produces regular webinars on election-related issues that are free and open to the public.

MIT Election and Data Sciences Lab.  MEDSL does extensive research on voting and elections, including technology and voting behavior, and is a great source for national data. It has a list of the top election science experts in the country, with their contact information.

UCLA Law School’s Safeguarding Democracy Project.  Run by election law expert Rick Hasen, this project hosts regular webinars on voting and election topics and produces related reports and research. Its advisory board includes many of the top election experts in the country.

William & Mary Law School. Established in collaboration with the National Center for State Courts, the school’s Election Law Program seeks to provide assistance to judges called upon to resolve election law disputes. Students participating in this program also create resources for judges on the electoral process.

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