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Letter opposing South Carolina’s H. 4259 regarding audits

Download PDF January 23, 2024 House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee P.O. Box 11867 Columbia, S.C. 29211 Via email Verified Voting Opposition to H. 4259 – Hand Count Audit Act Dear Members of the Subcommittee: On behalf of Verified Voting, I write in opposition to H. 4259, known as the Hand Count Audit Act. Verified Voting is…

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Verified Voting public comments on VEPBR 1.0

Download PDF We appreciate the opportunity to offer  public comment  on the Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Requirements (VEPBR) 1.0, produced by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) as part of its Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program. The VEBPR represents an important step forward in establishing baseline requirements for electronic poll books, especially as their usage…

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What’s at stake in 2024: A letter from the President & CEO

Dear friends, I want to thank you for your support and invite you to look ahead with us as we prepare for 2024—Verified Voting’s 20th year of strengthening democracy for all voters. Our democracy depends on citizens’ willingness to accept—and, where necessary, defend—valid election outcomes. The presidential election season is here, and Verified Voting’s work…

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Verified Voting Denounces Attempts to Weaken Enforcement of Voting Rights Act

The following is a statement from Pamela Smith, President and CEO of Verified Voting. For additional media inquiries, please contact paris@newheightscommunications.com PHILADELPHIA (November 21, 2023) — Verified Voting expresses deep disappointment in the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling. Disintegrating the public’s ability to ensure that the government is held accountable to the Voting…

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Coalition Letter to Michigan State Senate Regarding HB 4210

Download PDF October 31, 2023 Oppose House Bill 4210: Electronic Ballot Return As Amended Dear Members of the Senate: Thank you for your work to expand and enhance voting access for Michigan voters. Our organizations share your commitment to ensure that all voters— including military and overseas voters—can exercise their right to vote. However, we…

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Letter to California Secretary of State regarding AB 969 and Shasta County

Download PDF October 24, 2023 Via U.S. mail and email (Secretary.Weber@sos.ca.gov) The Honorable Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. California Secretary of State 1500 – 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Re:      Requests for action in Shasta County in advance of the November 2023 and March 2024 elections Dear Secretary Weber: We are a group of nonprofit, nonpartisan…

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New Report Examining Internet Voting’s Dangers and Highlighting Safer Alternatives

We’re excited to announce the release of our latest publication, “Casting Votes Safely: Examining Internet Voting’s Dangers and Highlighting Safer Alternatives”. Our paper outlines studies that expose the dangers of internet voting—which is currently being considered in states across the country—and highlights alternatives that promote voter enfranchisement while safeguarding our elections. Highlights include:  Democracy depends…

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Verified Voting Letter

Letter alongside organizations and election officials urging Congress to fund election administration

Download PDF September 28, 2023 Dear Member of Congress, As organizations and election officials deeply committed to safeguarding and expanding voting access, we are writing to urge your leadership in preserving the $75 million currently allocated for Election Security Grants in the Senate Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill. Protecting…

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