The Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR)
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CEIR is a nonprofit whose core mission is to work with election officials and build confidence in elections that voters should trust and do trust.
Last night, President Trump gave a primetime address attacking our election system, even as our elections are more secure now than ever. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined CBS News to discuss the speech.
Join us on Monday, when @beckerdavidj.bsky.social will discuss Trump's baseless claims about widespread #election fraud in a virtual webinar. Our elections remain secure, no matter what the president says. Register here: https://loom.ly/RpNixVU
What does President Trump firing members of the US Election Assistance Commission (EAC) mean for the midterms? Ultimately, not much, as @beckerdavidj.bsky.social explained on CNN. The EAC has limited power over US elections.
CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined NPR's 1A this week to discuss the latest attacks on elections. We shouldn't fear these threats — but recognize that they are a sign of increasing desperation. Listen here: https://loom.ly/puWr88A
DHS has threatened to pull anti-terrorism grants if states do not change their election policies. As @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told the New York Times, these "radical changes" would imperil election security and will likely fail in court. https://loom.ly/SsjM_A4
The DOJ letters threatening election officials with criminal prosecution if they count ballots cast by noncitizens appear to be a desperate, "last-ditch attempt” to pressure them, @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told Votebeat. "It's just sad." https://loom.ly/VNsBUiI
After the Supreme Court released its long-awaited Watson v. RNC decision, @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined former Sen. Jon Tester and journalist Maritsa Georgiou on the Grounded podcast to discuss the case. Watch the full episode here: https://loom.ly/XLrqVl0
From everyone at CEIR, we wish you a happy Fourth of July. Voting and civic engagement remain central to our democracy, and we'll continue championing these ideals, no matter the challenges that face us. #voting #democracy #america250 #elections
Thank you to all who joined us last week for our 10th anniversary celebration. Alongside election officials from across the country, we held important conversations about the challenges facing election administration — and also the joy of voting. Watch a recording here: https://loom.ly/10AhUfk
How are election officials reacting to SCOTUS' ruling in Watson v. RNC? "I've talked to many election officials on both sides of the aisle. They're relieved," CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social said yesterday.
In a 5-4 ruling, SCOTUS reaffirmed states' ability to accept mail ballots up to five days after Election Day. @beckerdavidj.bsky.social said the ruling "upheld the rights of the states to regulate and run their own elections, consistent with the Constitution."
Yesterday, a federal judge in MA ruled against Trump's EO on mail voting, declaring key provisions unconstitutional. States are the only ones empowered to determine voter eligibility — not the federal government. Read more about the ruling: https://loom.ly/MxUvXW8
The Constitution is clear: states run elections and Congress can set guidelines for federal races. The president has no right to demand access to state voter data, and now nine federal judges have reaffirmed that. Read more about the DOJ's latest loss in Maryland: https://loom.ly/TeorgzM
STARTING IN ONE HOUR: CEIR will host an awards ceremony as part of our "Decade of Defending Democracy" event, followed by a fireside chat on supporting elections in swing states. Watch here: https://electioninnovation.org/event/a-decade-of-defending-democracy/live-stream/
Federal law is unambiguous about troops at the polls; it will not happen. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined CNN to explain how clear federal law is on suggestions of armed individuals at the polls. #voting #polls #elections #votingrights
After SCOTUS upended decades of precedent and weakened the Voting Rights Act, several states enacted mid-decade redistricting plans. Watch @beckerdavidj.bsky.social explain the long-term impact of the ruling in Louisiana v. Callais.
HAPPENING NOW: CEIR is hosting a policy forum in Austin to discuss the Texas primary elections. Local officials and experts will examine the successes and recent challenges for Texas election administrators and discuss best practices. Tune in here: https://loom.ly/uo2ehcQ
CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke with CNN about why California takes longer to count votes and why that process is not evidence of fraud as President Trump claims. https://loom.ly/rjEtWRw #elections #DOJ #voting #electionofficials #california
CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined KQED to set the record straight on California's vote counting, a target of widespread but baseless fraud allegations. Listen to the full episode here: https://loom.ly/gubJBzQ
The Trump administration's multiple investigations into alleged election fraud have produced no evidence to support the baseless claims. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to the New York Times about the investigations: https://loom.ly/jwjbDLY
CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke with Votebeat about WI election officials facing FBI inquiries over debunked claims of fraud in the 2020 election and how this federal playbook could undermine confidence in the midterms. Read more: https://loom.ly/NbwoDR0
President Trump and election deniers are once again spreading lies about voting and the ballot-counting process in California. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to the New York Times about the threat that those lies pose: https://loom.ly/QG07HOE
EOLDN, a project CEIR, relies on dedicated volunteers like Marjorie Conner to assist election officials. As they face more threats and intimidation, we're proud to support our nation's election staff, who keep democracy working no matter the cost. Thank you to our attorneys and election officials.
Orange County election officials went the extra mile to ensure voters could participate in California's upcoming primary, printing replacement ballots and providing alternate voting options despite an emergency situation prompting evacuation orders. Read more here: https://loom.ly/cjTndk4
The DOJ's demands to states for voters' sensitive personal information were already dubious when the lawsuits were first filed. And now eight courts have sided with states against the DOJ. @beckerdavidj.bsky.social discusses the latest in these cases.
When states publish voter registration statistics in a clear format, they earn greater public trust and reduce their own workload responding to info requests. Read a new article from CEIR's research team on how Rhode Island created a transparent registration dashboard: https://loom.ly/mniTSCQ
Please join @beckerdavidj.bsky.social, @justinlevitt.bsky.social, and Tamar Hagler for a webinar exploring the impact of SCOTUS' Louisiana v. Callais ruling on the future of voting rights. Register here: https://loom.ly/2MaHrbc
With less than six months left before the #midterms, how are the White House's efforts to influence #election policy influencing election workers? CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to USA Today about the challenges facing officials: https://loom.ly/vaOQNwU
Dan Bishop, a former GOP congressman, has been tasked with leading the DOJ's investigation into baseless claims of #election fraud. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to the New York Times about Bishop's appointment: https://loom.ly/MG8jWwA