County Elections Academy

Join us for a comprehensive Election 101, providing essential insights and guidance for all participants as we embark on this important journey together. We’ll also review the election code and available resources.

This session will explore effective strategies for reviewing contracts and enhancing communication throughout the process.

If you’re attending this academy, you’re probably the subject
matter expert in your county for running elections. In this
section we’ll talk about how you should be estimating, billing and invoicing when running elections.

Now that the precincts have been determined, review the requirements for polling places. We will discuss polling place setup, parking, signage, postings, emergency/temporary accommodations, staffing and other related topics. Additionally, we will also discuss SB985 and what that means for you.

Explore the intricacies of voter registration, from the foundational principles to the practical applications. Gain insights into effective registration strategies, compliance with legal requirements and leveraging technology for efficient voter registration processes.

This session will walk through the practical steps for building and managing effective lists, including validating data, supplementing and qualifying lists, and keeping them up to date. Attendees will also learn best practices for timing, when to pull lists, and how to test them to ensure accuracy and reliability.

This presentation will cover voting system testing and emphasize what steps you can take to prepare for Election Day.

This session provides an overview of post-election processes, including the role of Ballot Boards and their expanded responsibilities, Central Counting Station operations, and the Post-Election Hand Count Audit. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how these components work together to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance after the polls close.

Attendees will learn what a risk-limiting audit entails and what outcomes may result from the audit process.

Explore comprehensive canvasing techniques and learn best practices throughout the canvasing process.

Delve into essential strategies for preparing for election audits, including meticulous record retention practices. Learn how to maintain comprehensive documentation, adhere to legal requirements and navigate the audit process with confidence and precision.

This session will review the key changes from SB 2217, including updates to voter registration procedures and other election administration practices, what provisions remain active going forward and which did not make it into law. It will also cover progress on SB 2753, explain the early-voting integration and election return processing reforms it includes, and outline the path toward implementation and next steps for election officials.

Here’s a great opportunity to discuss with your peers timely topics in voting. Take advantage of this guided discussion to learn what other counties are doing and share your ideas.