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Faces of Democracy
A campaign of election officials and poll workers to strengthen U.S. elections
Elections & Voting
Election Administration
Despite many challenges, the 2020 election was the most secure in history and had record turnout — but no election is perfect. There are lessons to be learned and improvements to be made to ensure the integrity of our system going forward.
Learn about our work to elevate the voices of election officials and workers in the policy debate in Washington, D.C., reform the Electoral Count Act and clarify Congress’ role in counting electoral votes, and establish regular funding to states and local election officials.
Featured Press
NPR: There are election reforms that both Democrats and Republicans seem to like
NPR: 1 Republican argues for a narrower approach to changing a 19th century voting law
Washington Examiner: Elections should be decided by voters, not partisan politicians
The New York Times: Fearing a Repeat of Jan. 6, Congress Eyes Changes to Electoral Count Law
The Latest on Election Administration
Press releases
New poll finds strong bipartisan support for expanded protections to keep our election officials safe from threats and harassment
A new national poll released today by Issue One found that a strong majority of Americans across party lines support protecting the sensitive personal information of our election officials. The…
In the media
Washington Post: After harassment, Arizona county official won’t run for reelection
Issue One and Faces of Democracy member Bill Gates mentioned...
Analysis
Meet the Faces of Democracy: Justin Roebuck
Michigan Republican and self-proclaimed history nerd talks running elections...
Editor’s note: More than 10,000 officials across the country run U.S. elections. This interview is part of a series highlighting the election heroes who are the faces of democracy. Justin…
Press releases
Issue One endorses bill to protect election workers from threats
In response to the reintroduction of the Election Worker Protection Act by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), Issue One released the following statement from Deputy Chief of…
In the media
Roll Call: Bipartisan groups urge Congress to boost election security grants
Exclusive about Issue One's new poll and funding requests from members of the National Council on Election Integrity and Faces of Democracy...
Press releases
Dozens of bipartisan election officials, former members of Congress, and government officials call on Congress to fund our elections
New poll also finds overwhelming bipartisan agreement that the federal government should do more to fund elections...
More than three dozen bipartisan election officials, former members of Congress, Cabinet secretaries, and national security leaders have joined together to urgently call on Congress to adequately fund U.S. election…
Analysis
Meet the Faces of Democracy: Cathy Darling Allen
California election official discusses the challenges of hand counting thousands of ballots...
Editor’s note: More than 10,000 officials across the country run U.S. elections. This interview is part of a series highlighting the election heroes who are the faces of democracy. Since…
Op-eds
Washington Examiner: Congress must take action to secure and invest in the 2024 elections
Op-ed by National Council on Election Integrity Co-chairs Barbara Comstock and Donna Edwards...
Analysis
Meet the Faces of Democracy: Carly Koppes (R-CO)
Former rodeo queen-turned-county clerk talks running elections...
Editor’s note: Roughly 10,000 officials across the country run U.S. elections. This interview is part of a series published each month that highlights the election heroes and heroines who are…
Press releases
Issue One’s National Council on Election Integrity Calls for Renewed Vigilance Against Ongoing Threats to U.S. Elections
“Attacks on the integrity of our elections plays into the hands of foreign adversaries,” bipartisan council says...
In response to a number of states announcing their withdrawal from ERIC amid ongoing threats to our elections, Issue One’s bipartisan National Council on Election Integrity issued the following statement:…