Election Task Force
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The cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises aims to prevent and mitigate a range of election crises, to protect free and fair elections.
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It takes time for election workers to properly count ballots — and that’s a sign of accuracy, not a conspiracy.
Tammy Patrick of the Election Center reminds voters today that election officials are bound by the law to ensure results are verified, auditable, and correct.
Tammy Patrick of the Election Center reminds voters today that election officials are bound by the law to ensure results are verified, auditable, and correct.
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
It takes time for election workers to properly count ballots — and that’s a sign of accuracy, not a conspiracy.
Tammy Patrick of the Election Center reminds voters today that election officials are bound by the law to ensure results are verified, auditable, and correct.
Tammy Patrick of the Election Center reminds voters today that election officials are bound by the law to ensure results are verified, auditable, and correct.
As voting comes to a close in many states with elections this fall, Task Force member Laura MacCleery says that the early voting process has remained orderly, transparent, and secure.
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
As voting comes to a close in many states with elections this fall, Task Force member Laura MacCleery says that the early voting process has remained orderly, transparent, and secure.
With elections tomorrow in CA, NJ, NY, PA, and VA, election experts from the National Task Force on Election Crises emphasize the strength and transparency of America’s voting systems.
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
With elections tomorrow in CA, NJ, NY, PA, and VA, election experts from the National Task Force on Election Crises emphasize the strength and transparency of America’s voting systems.
Behind every secure election are professionals who make it happen.
In our latest briefing, Tammy Patrick of the Election Center highlights the preparation, professionalism, and consistency of local election administrators across the country.
In our latest briefing, Tammy Patrick of the Election Center highlights the preparation, professionalism, and consistency of local election administrators across the country.
November 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Behind every secure election are professionals who make it happen.
In our latest briefing, Tammy Patrick of the Election Center highlights the preparation, professionalism, and consistency of local election administrators across the country.
In our latest briefing, Tammy Patrick of the Election Center highlights the preparation, professionalism, and consistency of local election administrators across the country.
Intimidation toward election workers is a threat to our democracy.
Protecting democracy means protecting the people who make sure every eligible ballot gets counted.
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Protecting democracy means protecting the people who make sure every eligible ballot gets counted.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Intimidation toward election workers is a threat to our democracy.
Protecting democracy means protecting the people who make sure every eligible ballot gets counted.
Sign up for our newsletter to learn more: bit.ly/NTFEC
Protecting democracy means protecting the people who make sure every eligible ballot gets counted.
Sign up for our newsletter to learn more: bit.ly/NTFEC
Disinformation, from fake claims about fraud to AI-generated deepfakes, aims to weaken trust in elections.
But the reality is that our elections *are* safe and secure (and our job is to keep them that way). Get the facts here: bit.ly/NTFEC
But the reality is that our elections *are* safe and secure (and our job is to keep them that way). Get the facts here: bit.ly/NTFEC
October 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Disinformation, from fake claims about fraud to AI-generated deepfakes, aims to weaken trust in elections.
But the reality is that our elections *are* safe and secure (and our job is to keep them that way). Get the facts here: bit.ly/NTFEC
But the reality is that our elections *are* safe and secure (and our job is to keep them that way). Get the facts here: bit.ly/NTFEC
As we look ahead to special elections, Michael Morley's recent C-SPAN interview offers a key structural point: the President does not have unilateral authority to restrict how states conduct elections. That responsibility belongs primarily to the states, within federal law and the Constitution.
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As we look ahead to special elections, Michael Morley's recent C-SPAN interview offers a key structural point: the President does not have unilateral authority to restrict how states conduct elections. That responsibility belongs primarily to the states, within federal law and the Constitution.
In a recent @c-span.bsky.social interview, Michael Morley — National Task Force member and election law expert at Florida State University — discussed how state election laws shape the timing of election results.
October 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In a recent @c-span.bsky.social interview, Michael Morley — National Task Force member and election law expert at Florida State University — discussed how state election laws shape the timing of election results.
The National Task Force on Election Crises unequivocally condemns the attack that killed political activist Charlie Kirk.
September 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
The National Task Force on Election Crises unequivocally condemns the attack that killed political activist Charlie Kirk.
We’re pleased to introduce our newest member, @elizabethneumann.bsky.social. Elizabeth is an expert on national security, political violence, and extremism. She brings a wealth of knowledge on countering violent extremism and disinformation in elections.
August 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
We’re pleased to introduce our newest member, @elizabethneumann.bsky.social. Elizabeth is an expert on national security, political violence, and extremism. She brings a wealth of knowledge on countering violent extremism and disinformation in elections.
Safe and secure elections take preparation. During off years, Task Force members continue to advocate for voters, provide advice to election workers, and develop plans to protect elections for years to come.
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July 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Safe and secure elections take preparation. During off years, Task Force members continue to advocate for voters, provide advice to election workers, and develop plans to protect elections for years to come.
Sign up to become an Advocate and stay in the loop on our work:
bit.ly/NTFEC
Sign up to become an Advocate and stay in the loop on our work:
bit.ly/NTFEC
Last month, Task Force Member and @votolatino.bsky.social President @mariateresakumar.bsky.social participated in a conversation at the 2025 Social Innovation Summit about how to expand democratic participation and build trust in our institutions.
July 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Last month, Task Force Member and @votolatino.bsky.social President @mariateresakumar.bsky.social participated in a conversation at the 2025 Social Innovation Summit about how to expand democratic participation and build trust in our institutions.
Well-run elections require preparation even in non-election years.
For Task Force members like @campaignlegal.org President @thetrevorpotter.bsky.social, that means tracking policies that threaten election access and integrity.
For Task Force members like @campaignlegal.org President @thetrevorpotter.bsky.social, that means tracking policies that threaten election access and integrity.
July 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Well-run elections require preparation even in non-election years.
For Task Force members like @campaignlegal.org President @thetrevorpotter.bsky.social, that means tracking policies that threaten election access and integrity.
For Task Force members like @campaignlegal.org President @thetrevorpotter.bsky.social, that means tracking policies that threaten election access and integrity.
In an op-ed for the @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social, Task Force members @adavnoti.bsky.social & @thetrevorpotter.bsky.social shared their thoughts on the future of the FEC amid recent transitions.
Read the full article here thefulcrum.us/ethics-leade...
Read the full article here thefulcrum.us/ethics-leade...
June 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In an op-ed for the @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social, Task Force members @adavnoti.bsky.social & @thetrevorpotter.bsky.social shared their thoughts on the future of the FEC amid recent transitions.
Read the full article here thefulcrum.us/ethics-leade...
Read the full article here thefulcrum.us/ethics-leade...
Task Force member & @verifiedvoting.org CEO Pam Smith shared her thoughts on prioritizing election security by funding organizations like the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in an article for The Contrarian.
Read the full article here: contrarian.substack.com/p/we-cant-af...
Read the full article here: contrarian.substack.com/p/we-cant-af...
May 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Task Force member & @verifiedvoting.org CEO Pam Smith shared her thoughts on prioritizing election security by funding organizations like the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in an article for The Contrarian.
Read the full article here: contrarian.substack.com/p/we-cant-af...
Read the full article here: contrarian.substack.com/p/we-cant-af...
Amid the uncertainty surrounding the Federal Elections Commission, Task Force member & @campaignlegal.org President @thetrevorpotter.bsky.social penned an op-ed on the agency’s 50th anniversary.
His insights are below ⬇️
His insights are below ⬇️
May 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Amid the uncertainty surrounding the Federal Elections Commission, Task Force member & @campaignlegal.org President @thetrevorpotter.bsky.social penned an op-ed on the agency’s 50th anniversary.
His insights are below ⬇️
His insights are below ⬇️
IYCMI: Task Force member @rosenzweigp.bsky.social’s op-ed in @theatlantic.com examines the potential impact of a recent executive order on election administration and the balance of state and federal power.
May 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
IYCMI: Task Force member @rosenzweigp.bsky.social’s op-ed in @theatlantic.com examines the potential impact of a recent executive order on election administration and the balance of state and federal power.
ICYMI: Task Force members @paulrosenzweig.bsky.social and Pamela Smith, along with Adam Ambrogi, Chief of External Affairs at the League of Women Voters, shared expert analysis on the risks to election security in a compelling op-ed for @newsweek.com in March.
May 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
ICYMI: Task Force members @paulrosenzweig.bsky.social and Pamela Smith, along with Adam Ambrogi, Chief of External Affairs at the League of Women Voters, shared expert analysis on the risks to election security in a compelling op-ed for @newsweek.com in March.
Task Force member + @brennancenter.bsky.social VP Wendy Weiser spoke to @glamour.com in Feb about the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. While proponents of the bill say it will protect against noncitizen voters, data shows that the SAVE Act will disenfranchise eligible American voters
April 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Task Force member + @brennancenter.bsky.social VP Wendy Weiser spoke to @glamour.com in Feb about the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. While proponents of the bill say it will protect against noncitizen voters, data shows that the SAVE Act will disenfranchise eligible American voters
Task Force member Lawrence Norden and @BrennanCenter counsel @derektisler shared their thoughts on actions against U.S. election security in a February op-ed for @Slate. Key takeaways from the article are threaded below ⬇️
April 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Task Force member Lawrence Norden and @BrennanCenter counsel @derektisler shared their thoughts on actions against U.S. election security in a February op-ed for @Slate. Key takeaways from the article are threaded below ⬇️
With the support of more than 300 federal employees, the Federal Election Commission has significant powers that can be used with a quorum of four commissioners (meaning four of six are needed for any decision/action). More on what they do below 👇
April 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
With the support of more than 300 federal employees, the Federal Election Commission has significant powers that can be used with a quorum of four commissioners (meaning four of six are needed for any decision/action). More on what they do below 👇
Since 1974, the Federal Election Committee has enforced + regulated campaign finance law for federal elections (House, Senate, Presidential, and Vice Presidential races) under the leadership of a bipartisan board of 6 commissioners appointed by the Pres. + confirmed by the Senate
March 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Since 1974, the Federal Election Committee has enforced + regulated campaign finance law for federal elections (House, Senate, Presidential, and Vice Presidential races) under the leadership of a bipartisan board of 6 commissioners appointed by the Pres. + confirmed by the Senate
The ongoing legal battle surrounding the North Carolina Supreme Court race has been passed from court to court. Today, the state court of appeals will hear oral arguments. A breakdown of the dispute from Election Day to now can be found in the graphic below 👇
March 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The ongoing legal battle surrounding the North Carolina Supreme Court race has been passed from court to court. Today, the state court of appeals will hear oral arguments. A breakdown of the dispute from Election Day to now can be found in the graphic below 👇
Ballew Puryear and our partner @brennancenter.bsky.social filed an amicus brief on behalf of 6 North Carolina voters, @usvotefoundation.bsky.social, and Association of Americans Resident Overseas urging the court not to discard their lawfully cast ballots. More from the brief threaded below:⬇️
March 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Ballew Puryear and our partner @brennancenter.bsky.social filed an amicus brief on behalf of 6 North Carolina voters, @usvotefoundation.bsky.social, and Association of Americans Resident Overseas urging the court not to discard their lawfully cast ballots. More from the brief threaded below:⬇️
Trey Grayson, a Task Force member, joined our briefing on Lessons from the 2024 Election to share policy changes that legislators can address now to prepare for future elections.
January 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Trey Grayson, a Task Force member, joined our briefing on Lessons from the 2024 Election to share policy changes that legislators can address now to prepare for future elections.