Happy #NationalHugANewspersonDay to the reporters working tirelessly to keep voters informed ❤️
Shoutout to some we've worked with recently: @hansilowang.bsky.social, @melissagoldin.bsky.social, @mattcohen.bsky.social, @levinecarrie.bsky.social, @jonshorman.bsky.social and @neonflag.bsky.social
Verified Voting's President & CEO Pamela Smith on President Trump's latest executive order:
“Yesterday’s executive order, like the one before it, is both unlawful and unworkable. Its purpose is unmistakable: to sow doubt..."
Read the full statement: bit.ly/41L9rsg
On @npr.org our Mark Lindeman weighed in on a new mail voting executive order:
"...If it ain't broke, don't break it—which is what I fear this executive order would do if put in effect."
Mail voting is a well-established, secure option used by millions of voters.
bit.ly/4djqd96
This Women’s History Month, CLC is spotlighting our longstanding partner, @lwvus.bsky.social. The women who fought for the right to vote understood that democracy works best when everyone can participate. Together, that’s what we’re fighting for.
#OTD Marchers completed the journey from Selma to Montgomery, AL, enduring violence and intimidation—helping spur the Voting Rights Act. 61 years later, protecting election access and accuracy carries that legacy forward.
Learn more: bit.ly/4ddU9nb
#EVN26 was a success 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for this series of important conversations on strengthening elections—and special shoutout to our Corrie Emerson and her co-chair @gracegordon.bsky.social for the incredible behind the scenes work to make it all happen!
During an #EVN26 panel on supporting military and overseas voters during emergencies, Team Verified Voting appreciated hearing insights from Karen Brinson Bell's experience navigating the 2024 election after Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina.
“There’s nothing more fun than working with election officials to find an auditing process that works for them," said our Mark Lindeman on a #EVN26 panel with @votinggeek.bsky.social, @mbernhard.com, and Pam Anderson of Electionland to discuss strong audit standards ✔️
Following the Fulton Co. FBI raid, CO County Clerks Association's Matt Crane & @brennancenter.org's Gowri Ramachandran joined @commoncause.org's Susannah Goodman to share practical strategies on how officials can prepare for & protect against potential federal seizure of voting equipment at #EVN26
@azsecretary.bsky.social of State Adrian Fontes delivered a keynote at #EVN26 focused on both the present and future of U.S. elections.
While it's critical to protect elections today, we must also think long-term to build a strong democracy that will last for the next 250 years.
At #EVN26, Our Comms Director Corrie Emerson led a panel on audience-first election messaging with Kerrin Garripoli & Jay Riestenberg
Key takeaway: When voters understand how elections work, trust grows. The challenge & opportunity is reaching them where they are.
@johnmarion.bsky.social from @commoncauseri.bsky.social
received the John Gideon Memorial Award at #EVN26 for his leadership advancing verifiable elections, including RLAs in Rhode Island:
“We can use building blocks like RLAs to build the foundation of trust over time.”
Congrats!
At #EVN26, Vanessa Teague of Democracy Developers—and a member of our Board of Advisors —received the Long-Term Contributor Award for her decade of work advancing verifiable elections:
“There are lots of people across the world who want American democracy to succeed.”
At #EVN26, former Colorado clerk Pam Anderson's keynote covered a range of issues shaping election administration today—including the importance of risk-limiting audits:
“Machines count better than humans, but we need to check to make sure it’s right.”
Plus, check out our “I ❤️ RLAs” sticker!
The image features a graphic promoting National Voter Registration Day. It highlights the collaboration between election officials and community organizations to facilitate voter registration. A logo for National Voter Registration Day appears in the lower left corner. Text mentions Michael Adams, Kentucky Secretary of State and Co-chair of the event.
This image is a flyer promoting voter registration. It contains a quote about the importance of registering to vote and participating in democracy, emphasizing access to accurate information and community involvement. The quote is attributed to Steve Simon, MN Secretary of State and Co-chair of National Voter Registration Day. A "Your Voice" graphic is in the top left corner, and a National Voter Registration Day logo is at the bottom.
It's TIMMMMEEEE. Officially launching the kickoff to September 15, 2026 🎉
Link in bio to sign up for this year's 2026 National Voter Registration Day. Help us make September 15 one for the books.
#VoteReady #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
ICYMI >> A letter sent by the National Association of Secretaries of State to the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs emphasizes the importance of information sharing with chief election officials heading into the midterms.
Read the letter. ⬇️
www.nass.org/sites/defaul...
This morning at #EVN26, experts from @brennancenter.org, @bipartisanpolicy.org, and more unpacked the risks of the SAVE Act:
◾️Barriers for eligible voters
◾️New burdens on election officials without funding
◾️Misses real security vulnerabilities
🚨 Verified Voting is excited to attend the Election Verification Network 2026 Conference, which our communications director is co-chairing! Follow along tomorrow and Friday for key insights and highlights from our team. #evn2026
After former President Jimmy Carter’s views on mail-in ballots were misrepresented, Verified Voting’s Mark Lindeman set the record straight in @apnews.com: “There’s no evidence that mail-in voting fraud was rampant then, and it’s not rampant now.”
Read the full fact check: bit.ly/4lyLgGS
It's #CivicLearningWeek!
Did you know voting systems vary depending on where you live? Learning what equipment is used in your jurisdiction and how it works is one part of being an informed voter!
Look up your jurisdiction using The Verifier: bit.ly/4sKyMyh
Yesterday was #InternationalWomensDay! This weekend—and every day—we celebrated the women serving as secretaries of state, state and local election officials, poll workers, technology experts, and more who work tirelessly to strengthen our elections 💪🗳
New @democracydocket.com Op-ed🚨Pam Smith warns election officials are facing unprecedented federal overreach: "they are under pressure unlike anything most of them have ever seen.”
And how to fight back: “The antidote to manufactured confusion is knowledge.”
bit.ly/4l2Kim1
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor the generations of women who fought to secure the right to vote—and those who continue to protect it today.
From the suffragists who founded the @lwvus.bsky.social to election officials today, women strengthen our democracy 💜💚🤍
Learn more: bit.ly/4kZKSAQ
Title slide reading ‘Mail In Ballots: What Voters Need to Know. Recent changes at the US Postal Service make timing much more important this year. This is especially true of voters with disabilities for a few reasons.” It also features a blue “VOTE” sticker icon.
This image reads: “USPS recently updated their postmarking guidance. This doesn’t change how ballots are mailed, but it does mean postmarking may not always happen the exact day USPS gets your ballot. When it comes to submitting your ballot, we are encouraging folks to give yourself as much time as possible prior to state deadlines with upcoming primaries and the midterm elections.”
This image reads: “Why does this matter? Mail may take longer in some places. Because USPS has combined some mail processing centers, postmarks might show up later than expected, even if you mailed your ballot on time.” An image of a clock is also present.
This image reads: “Don’t wait. Plan ahead. USPS recommends mailing ballots at least 7 days before the postmarking deadline.” An image of a public USPS mailbox is also present.
Mail-in voting rules haven’t changed, but timing has.
Know the USPS postmark guidance updates, plan ahead, and protect your ballot.
Need help? Learn more:
ncavote.org/resource/new-postmarking...
Today is Primary Day in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas! 🗳️
If you need or someone you know needs help at the polls, the Voter Protection Hotline is available at 📞866-OUR-VOTE.
Happy voting! 🇺🇸
President Trump is once again urging Congress to pass the dangerous SAVE Act. Let us be clear: This is blatantly anti-voter legislation that will block millions of Americans from casting a ballot, undermining our union and our democracy. #SOTU
Claims about widespread noncitizen voting are not supported by evidence. That’s because noncitizen voting is practically non-existent, and these claims are meant to shake Americans’ trust in our elections. #SOTU2026
Amid Trump’s calls to nationalize elections, Task Force member David Becker, from the Center for Election Innovation Research, spoke with @npr.org about the U.S. election system and who has authority over its administration.
Read the full NPR article here: www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
On John R. Lewis's birthday, we reflect on his enduring belief in protecting the vote.
Verified Voting urges Congress to #RestoreTheVRA and remains committed to strengthening election systems so every voter can cast a ballot and have confidence it will be counted as cast.
In @usatoday.com, President & CEO Pamela Smith criticized the referral that triggered the FBI raid of a Georgia elections office, noting it came from an attorney sanctioned for spreading false 2020 election claims who now holds a federal election security role: bit.ly/4aFIOsS
