Election Technology Education Fund

15 Sept

The Election Technology Education Fund joins organizations & communities across the country in recognizing @NatlVoterRegDay, a nonpartisan civic holiday focused on making voter registration more visible & accessible. Know The Tools. Trust The Results. ElectionTechEducation.org

Today is #ElectionHeroDay! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every election worker who makes democracy possible in communities large & small nationwide. US Democracy works because you do. #ThankYouElectionHeroes for your unwavering commitment to fair, secure & accessible elections for all voters!

electiontecheducation.orgBriefing — ETEF

Get the Inside Scoop on Election Technology! ETEF (@electionteched.bsky.social) is the authoritative nonpartisan voice cutting through the noise on election security, accuracy, and accessibility. Download our briefing today! www.electiontecheducation.org/briefing

At the Election Technology Education Fund (ETEF), we're proud to recognize National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Today, August 11, 2026, we salute the dedicated individuals who make democracy work. 1/4

View full thread

helpamericavote.govBecome a Poll Worker | U.S. Election Assistance CommissionThe EAC encourages those interested in becoming poll workers at the polls on Election Day to learn more about what is required and how to sign up to work with your local election office.

Work with the tech, serve your community, and see for yourself why we say: Know The Tools. Trust The Results. Ready to make a difference?

electiontecheducation.orgETEF | Know the Tools. Trust the Results.Learn how election technology works with clear explanations and straight answers.

Find out how to become a poll worker in your area by contacting your local election office or using the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's lookup tool at HelpAmericaVote.gov. And visit ElectionTechEducation.org to learn more about ETEF's work. 4/4

Understanding the technology behind our elections is key to trust. What's the best way to get that understanding? Experience it firsthand! Serving as a poll worker gives you a front-row seat to the security and integrity built into the systems in your community. 2/4

7 July

Is paper election technology? Yes! Read about it and more Straight Answers on a variety of election technology topics, on the @electionteched.bsky's Straight Answers webpage: www.electiontecheducation.org/straight-ans...

2 July

On July 4th, we celebrate the enduring spirit of freedom, progress, and democratic participation that defines the American journey. Happy 250th Independence Day! Know The Tools. Trust The Results. ElectionTechEducation.org

Today we highlight an important election security concept: Air-Gapping. What are "air-gapped" systems, and how do they protect elections? An air-gapped computer is a system that has a physical gap of air between it and the internet—meaning it is “offline” and isn't connected to the web at all! 1/

View full thread

Keeping systems offline is a simple but highly effective way to help keep our elections safe! Understanding how safeguards like air-gapping work helps build confidence in the election process. 3/

electiontecheducation.orgStraight Answers | Learn the Facts Behind Election Tools. — ETEFLearn the facts about voting systems, electronic poll books, ballot marking devices, election night reporting, and more.

For more Straight Answers on election technology topics, visit our ETEF Straight Answers page here: www.electiontecheducation.org/straight-ans... Know The Tools. Trust The Results. ElectionTechEducation.org 4/4 (final)

Voting machines and ballot counters are kept strictly offline so no one can break into them from the outside web. When election workers need to move data, they use secure, encrypted memory sticks or thumb drives instead of an online connection. 2/

An important election security concept is: Software Independence. If a computer system makes a mistake—or if someone attempts to interfere with it—there is a reliable way to detect the problem. In elections, that safeguard is the paper ballot. More: www.electiontecheducation.org/straight-ans...

16 June

A ? we hear often at the @electionteched.bsky.social (ETEF): "Are electronic ballot delivery, electronic ballot return, and online voting the same thing?" No. They’re not. And the differences matter for security, accessibility, and policy. Go to ElectionTechEducation.org for more!

electiontecheducation.orgETEF | Understand Election Tech – Get ConfidentLearn how election technology works with clear explanations, FAQs, and transparency to ensure voter confidence and election integrity.

16 June

Here is the main difference: ▪️ Electronic Ballot Delivery = getting a blank ballot online ▪️ Electronic Ballot Return = sending back a completed ballot online ▪️ Online Voting = marking and sending the ballot online For more about election tech, visit ElectionTechEducation.org!

Election Technology Education Fund reposted

5 June

Fantastic experience at #ESRA this week. Thanks to all organizers and participants for an excellent experience!

MIT Election Lab@mitelectionlab.bsky.social

The 2026 Election Science, Reform, and Administration (ESRA) conference is taking place this week! ESRA brings election officials, academics, and practitioners to share the latest ideas, research projects, and practical applications of all aspects of election administration in the United States.

27 May

🔍 How are election results audited? Election results in the U.S. are checked through audits. These checks help make sure the reported winners really got the most votes. Before an election, local officials test the equipment. After the election, they check ballots, seals, and printed results. 1/

27 May

They also compare paper ballots or paper records with the machine counts, in most cases including a random sample hand count of ballots. The main goal of an audit is to make sure the paper records match the reported results and to find any problems. 2/

27 May

At the Election Technology Education Fund (ETEF), we explain how election tech works in plain language, so every voter feels confident. Know the Tools. Trust the Results. For more fast facts, visit the "Straight Answers" section of the ETEF website: ElectionTechEducation.org. 3/3

25 May

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The freedoms we enjoy today—including the fundamental right to vote—were secured by the profound courage of our fallen service members. Today and every day, we thank you.

1/4 Happy Presidents Day! As we honor the history of the highest office in the land, it’s a great time to reflect on the engine of our democracy: the election process. Visit us at: electiontecheducation.org

View full thread

3/4 That’s why at @electionteched.bsky.social , we break down how election tech actually works—using plain English, not tech jargon—so every voter can head to the polls with total confidence. Visit us at: electiontecheducation.org

4/4 Whether you're curious about ballot scanners or how results are secured, we’ve got the answers. Know the tools. Trusts the results. Visit us at: electiontecheducation.org

electiontecheducation.orgETEF

2/4 Technology plays a massive role in how we vote, but it shouldn't feel like a "black box." At the @electionteched.bsky.social, we believe that transparency builds trust. Visit us at: electiontecheducation.org

Election Technology Education Fund reposted

15 Feb

Visit our website at electiontecheducation.org to learn more about the #ElectionTechnologyEducationFund!

Election Technology Education Fund reposted

youtube.com“Make Elections Great Again: How to Restore Trust and Integrity in Federal Elections”YouTube video by Committee on House Administration

10 Feb

ICYMI, you can watch the US House Administration Committee's Make Elections Great Again hearing on @cspanwj.bsky.social here: www.c-span.org/event/house-...

Michelle M. Shafer@michelleshafer.bsky.social

1/2 Tune in now (Tues, Feb 10 at 10:15am Eastern) as Karen Brinson Bell testifies before the US House Committee on House Administration during the "Make Elections Great Again: How to Restore Trust and Integrity in Federal Elections" hearing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mlv...

Election Technology Education Fund reposted

10 Feb

Replying to @michelleshafer.bsky.social

2/2 Karen Brinson Bell is co-founder and principal of Advance Elections, former executive director of the NC State Board of Elections, and president of the @electionteched.bsky.social. Watch the hearing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mlv...

Election Technology Education Fund reposted