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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
Time: Time Is Running Out For Congress to Protect Election Workers Before 2024
Cites Issue One and our Faces of Democracy fly-in...
Indianapolis Star: Russia, China, Iran plotting to tamper with 2024 election, but we can stop them
Op-ed by NCEI members former Amb. Tim Roemer and former Director of Intelligence Dan Coats...
The Washington Post: We asked election workers about election denialism
Faces of Democracy members interviewed...
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...
The Latest on Election Administration
Press releases
National Council on Election Integrity calls on Congress to address threat of generative AI and prioritize election security
As concerns grow over the threat that generative artificial intelligence (AI) poses to U.S. national security, Issue One’s bipartisan National Council on Election Integrity released the following statement urging Congress…
Analysis
Meet the Faces of Democracy: Josh Daniels
Marine-turned-election official explains why Republicans should stop promoting election lies and how a lack of election resources hurt a Utah Republican’s reelection...
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. From…
Press releases
Issue One thanks Senate for proposed budget, urges additional action to strengthen nation’s critical election infrastructure
In response to today’s Senate Appropriations Committee markup of key appropriations bills, including funding for our critical election infrastructure, Issue One’s Legislative Director Elise Wirkus released the following statement: “We…
Analysis
Meet the Faces of Democracy: Dustin Czarny
New York Democrat discusses his love of community theater, the Boston Celtics, and how increased federal resources can improve equity for voters...
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…
Press releases
Issue One applauds bipartisan congressional effort to protect election officials against threats
Issue One applauds Representatives Nikema Williams (D-GA), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Mike Levin (D-CA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Sean Casten (D-IL), and Chris Deluzio (D-PA) for leading efforts to improve resources and…
Press releases
Issue One applauds the Supreme Court’s rejection of the so-called independent state legislature theory
In response to today’s Supreme Court ruling in the case of Moore v. Harper, Issue One released the following statement from Founder and CEO Nick Penniman: “The so-called independent state…
In the media
The Washington Post: We asked election workers about election denialism
Faces of Democracy members interviewed...
In the media
Politico Nightly: Election officials sound the alarm about violence against poll workers
Cites Faces of Democracy fly-in and quotes Faces members...
In the media
Politico Weekly Score: GOP pulse check in Jersey
Cites Issue One's Faces of Democracy fly-in...
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…