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Faces of Democracy
A campaign of election officials and poll workers to strengthen U.S. elections
Free & Fair Elections
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
Ms. Magazine: Election Officials Are Leaving Their Jobs in Startling Numbers — And That’s Bad for Democracy
Op-ed by Faces of Democracy member Carly Koppes...
MSNBC: As threats to elections and election workers continue AZ sec. of state calls for ‘accountability’
Faces of Democracy member AZ SOS Adrian Fontes cites Issue One's "The High Cost of High Turnover" report...
NPR: In some states, more than half of the local election officials have left since 2020
Exclusive about Issue One's new report, "The High Cost of High Turnover"...
Time: Time Is Running Out For Congress to Protect Election Workers Before 2024
Cites Issue One and our Faces of Democracy fly-in...
The Latest on Election Administration
In the media
Associated Press: Election workers have gotten death threats and warnings they will be lynched, the US government says
Issue One's Deputy Chief of Strategy and Program Dokhi Fassihian quoted...
Analysis
Election Offices Need Staff
Colleges and Universities May Have the Answer...
Election offices are facing a staffing crisis as the 2024 election approaches. Local election offices and colleges can tackle this problem together by making use of the existing Federal Work…
Analysis
Meet the Faces of Democracy: George Stern
Former county clerk and volunteer firefighter 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. From…
In the media
Time: Time Is Running Out For Congress to Protect Election Workers Before 2024
Cites Issue One and our Faces of Democracy fly-in...
Op-eds
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...
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…