![Graphic for CDT's Elections & Democracy work. Light blue gradient background, with a white and light and dark blue colored ballot box – and a ballot with a digitized trail.](https://cdt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-08-04-Elections-and-Democracy-Branding-header-1x1-1010x.png)
Election Admin and Security
Well-run, secure, and accessible elections are the bedrock of a functioning democracy. But American elections have not always lived up to this ideal. The 2000 presidential election, with its “hanging chads,” drew the nation’s attention to poorly-designed voting systems. The Russian attacks on election infrastructure in 2016 highlighted vulnerabilities in computerized election systems. And access to the vote has never been guaranteed — disabled voters and voters of color still face obstacles to voting. CDT advocates for policy and technology to support a democracy that works for everyone.
PSA: Mail-in Voting – Counting Every Vote
CDT believes every vote should be counted, even if it takes a while – trust in the vote by mail process is essential to ensuring that.
![A still from an animated PSA by CDT, discussing the power of mail-in voting and the security measures around it. Six mail-in ballots are being scanned to check for barcodes, signatures, and other built-in checks to prevent double voting.](https://cdt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-CDT-Mail-in-Voting-Security-Measures-1024x539.png)
Field Guides
Election Cybersecurity Resources
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Engaging Policymakers at the State Level (Presentation)
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Infosec Toolkit for Election Volunteering
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2018 Press Briefing: Election Security & the Midterms (Presentation + Video)
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Election Officials Toolkit for Technical Volunteers
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Comments on CA Secretary of State Proposed Regulatory Action on Risk-Limiting Audits