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

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: https://ncavote.org/resource/new-postmarking-guidance-ballots-election-mail/

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

Coming up on The @deanobeidallah.bsky.social Show: @glennkirschner.bsky.social @repstansbury.bsky.social Pamela Smith of @verifiedvoting.org ☎️: 866-997-4748 🔊: siriusxm.us/Dean

We mourn the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights titan who spent his life fighting for justice and a democracy that includes us all. We’ll honor his legacy by continuing the fight to make that vision real.

To election officials everywhere: Roses are red, Elections are soon, You're democracy's heroes! Verified Voting stands with you 💕 Happy Valentine's Day, and thank you for all you do. 🗳️

Verified Voting's Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay Coles, and Deputy Policy & Strategy Director, Chrissa LaPorte, had a great time in Wisconsin meeting with lawmakers and election officials to strengthen voting processes in the Badger State.

Questions continue over seized election materials in Fulton County. Our Mark Lindeman voiced his concerns to Shanteya Hudson of @publicnewsservice.bsky.social after agents bypassed laws meant to protect voters’ ballots in an election where claims have already been dismissed: bit.ly/4tuRjzH

This affidavit was much weaker than I suspected. No allegations of intent. No allegations of election theft. No allegations of foreign interference. No allegations that the statute of limitations doesn't apply. At worst, it alleges human error, during a pandemic, that didn't affect the outcome.

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Our Mark Lindeman sounded the alarm on presidential interference in elections in @democracydocket.com: “Trump has spoken and acted as if he has unlimited power […] Americans should expect him to cross Constitutional lines, and we should be ready to push back.” bit.ly/4rtVYQv

100 years after the first Black history observance, voting rights are still under attack. This #BlackHistoryMonth, learn about the Voting Rights Act and the hard-fought battles that predated its passage: www.searchablemuseum.com/the-struggle...

"The Constitution is very clear. It gives states the power to set the rules for federal elections, and it gives Congress simultaneous power to make those rules or even override state rules. What it does not do is give the president any power over federal elections."

#OTD in 1870, the 15th Amendment granted Black men the right to vote. But systemic barriers have persisted—and still do. 156 years later, the fight continues. Common Cause will always fight for the right to vote. ️✊

Another week, another conference! Verified Voting’s Jessica King, Senior Policy Associate, and Mark Lindeman, Policy & Strategy Director, are at The National Association of State Election Directors conference, engaging with election officials on how election administration is evolving on the ground.

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched an election office in Fulton County, Georgia for ballots, tabulator tapes, and voter rolls from the 2020 presidential election. The cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises released the following statement.

President & CEO Pam Smith on the FBI raid of Fulton County elections center: “This was a heavy-handed and unprecedented federal intrusion into an election that was certified at the local, state, and federal levels years ago." Read the full statement: bit.ly/4q1YDQh

Verified Voting is on the ground at the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Winter Conference in D.C. connecting with election leaders from across the country. Be sure to say hi and connect with our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, C.Jay Coles, if you see him on the floor!

Poll workers are the backbone of our democracy. On #HelpAmericaVoteDay, we’re proud to celebrate their contributions to our free and fair elections. Want to learn how to serve as a poll worker in your community? Visit www.powerthepolls.org/search.

Want to help strengthen democracy? On #HelpAmericaVoteDay, consider becoming a poll worker this election season to support voters, protect ballots, and uphold your community members’ right to make their voices heard 💙 Learn more: www.eac.gov/help-america-vote

New year = more visits to state capitals! C.Jay Coles, Verified Voting’s Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, was recently in Richmond for conversations about strengthening election systems for voters across the Commonwealth! 🗳️🏛️

“Keeping tabs on where ballots are at every step in the process ensures the integrity of an election from start to finish." Get a behind-the-scenes look at the chain of custody that helps protect your vote from @hayleyharding.bsky.social at @votebeat.org: bit.ly/3LThcs1

Though times may feel challenging or controversial, it's important to know that our actions in these moments CAN make change. We stand with members of the disability community, and with members of ALL communities seeking justice, today, and every day.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us that democracy is something we build together. On #MLKDay, honor that legacy by supporting fair, trustworthy elections in your community and serving as a poll worker this year: www.eac.gov/help-america-vote

Today is #InternationalVoterRegistrationDay 🌎🗳 If you live abroad, take a moment to make sure you’re registered to vote: bit.ly/49niTqL

We applaud the state officials who are standing up for voter privacy and refusing to comply with arbitrary demands. As efforts continue to weaken trust in our elections, it’s critical that we support election officials who are committed to protecting voters and our democracy.

PSA: Democracy runs year-round! Find out what your voting opportunities are in 2026 and mark your calendars: www.fec.gov/data/electio...

Democracy works when people participate. Our new polling shows most Americans still believe that’s true. https://civilrights.org/edfund/resource/2025-civil-rights-monitor/

How has the election administration profession changed since 2020? Election officials have become household names, explains #FacesOfDemocracy member Karen Brinson Bell, the former head of elections in North Carolina. https://tinyurl.com/4zs2b5mz

This year there are elections in ALL 50 states. Here’s what’s on the ballot: 👥All 435 U.S. House of Representatives 🏛35 Senators ⭐️36 Governors 🇺🇸45k+ local and statewide seats It’s important to know who’s and what’s on your ballot and vote all the way down.

New year = new voters. If you—or someone you know—turns 18 by Nov. 3, 2026, you’re eligible to vote. Make sure you’re ready when it counts. Start here: https://www.commoncause.org/research-and-resources/voting-tools/

Our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs C.Jay Coles and Digital Communications Associate Sunčana Pavlic share why — after a challenging year — our resources matter more than ever as we begin 2026. Your gift powers our critical work this year: verifiedvoting.org/donate

On the 5th anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, we are reminded of the consequences to our democracy when evidence and court rulings are ignored, false narratives run rampant, and legitimate election outcomes are attacked.

✨A New Year message from our President & CEO, Pam Smith: As we begin 2026, the strength of our elections depends on the guardrails we build now. Your support helps us maintain the capacity to bolster elections across the country. Kick off the new year with a donation: verifiedvoting.org/donate 🎁

On The Great Battlefield podcast, President & CEO Pam Smith dives into her career, the work of Verified Voting, and what it takes to give voters justified confidence in our elections. 🎧 Listen to the new episode: bit.ly/3KW8zMJ

“Mobile Voting Project’s vote-by-smartphone has real security gaps” electionlawblog.org?p=153559

Less than 30% of all 18-year-olds are registered to vote nationwide, but YOU have the power to close the gap. 🗳️ Swipe to take a look at state specific voter registration gap data ➡️ Help close the gap by pre-registering to vote and helping everyone in your high school do the same.

As the year comes to a close, the 2026 election season is well underway. Over the last couple of months, the earliest 2026 candidate filing deadlines have passed in Illinois (Nov. 3), Arkansas (Nov. 12), and Texas (Dec. 8).

Our Jessica King & Sunčana Pavlic remind us that the people protecting our elections are your community members. Verified Voting is here for them every day, helping them verify results with confidence. Consider a donation to keep this work going: verifiedvoting.org/donate

At yesterday’s Election Cybersecurity Summit, Verified Voting’s Mark Lindeman stressed just how essential post-election audits are to states’ election security. Grateful to @brennancenter.org and partners for hosting a discussion on best practices that keep our elections secure.

Show up for your community. Vote.

Proud of my colleagues Natalia Sells & Jennifer Willett for calling out the barriers Native voters still face. With midterms coming up, election officials have a real chance—and responsibility—to fix these issues. Every Native voice deserves to be heard. thehill.com/opinion/camp...

Did you know that Pennsylvania did a risk-limiting audit (RLA) of the 2025 municipal election—a check confirming machine counts were accurate? It was PA's 7th statewide RLA and another example of why paper ballots matter. Learn more from @padeptstate.bsky.social at: vote.pa.gov/audits