“The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy, and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is essential to protecting that right for all voters. By restoring and strengthening critical pieces of the Voting Rights Act, this bill addresses the ongoing threats to equal access to the ballot box. We urge Congress…
What are QR codes and barcodes? You may have used your mobile phone to scan a QR code to get a coupon at a store, to access a WiFi network, or to open a menu at a restaurant. You’re likely also familiar with the striped pattern of barcodes, which are printed on everyday labels like…
By Kevin Skoglund, member of Verified Voting’s Board of Advisors You may have heard that evidence in Rockland County, New York, reveals that the 2024 General Election was stolen. I get asked about it a lot. Verified Voting does too, so I was asked to share my views as an election technology and cybersecurity expert.…
Download PDF May 9, 2025 The Honorable Kim Reynolds Office of the Governor Iowa State Capitol 1007 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA, 50319 Veto Request for House File 928 Dear Governor Reynolds, On behalf of Verified Voting, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, I write to request a veto on House File 928. Verified Voting’s mission…
Download PDF April 8, 2025 The Honorable Francisco V. Aguilar Secretary of State Nevada State Capitol Building 101 North Carson Street, Suite 3 Carson City, NV 89701 Dear Secretary Aguilar, As organizations committed to protecting and enhancing our democracy, we write regarding our concerns with a specific aspect of Nevada’s Effective Absentee System for…
Download PDF April 15, 2025 Oklahoma House Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2300 N Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Via email Dear Chair Caldwell and Members of the Committee: On behalf of Verified Voting, I submit these comments on Senate Bill No. 147. Verified Voting is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Watkins PHILADELPHIA (April 10, 2025) — The following is a statement from Verified Voting’s president and CEO, Pamela Smith, in response to today’s passage of the SAVE Act by the U.S. House of Representatives. “The SAVE Act fails our democratic process rather than protecting it. Instead of making it harder…
On March 25, the Trump Administration issued an executive order (EO), “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.” Despite its title, the EO does not protect the integrity of American elections, something that is a nonpartisan priority for all voters, regardless of party. For the record, an EO is not the same as a…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Maya Majikas | mmajikas@commoncause.org Taj Magruder | taj@newheightscommunications.com Post-Election Audit Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk, Key Step Towards More Secure Elections Annapolis – Today, Common Cause Maryland and partner organization Verified Voting applauded the final passage of SB 313 / HB 426 to strengthen the post-election…
The following is a statement from Verified Voting in response to yesterday’s executive order, Preserving And Protecting The Integrity Of American Elections. For additional media inquiries, please contact nicole@newheightscommunications.com PHILADELPHIA (March 26, 2025) — Verified Voting Strategy & Policy Director Mark Lindeman released the following statement in response: “The Trump administration’s executive order seeks to…