Election Resource Roundup: Election Administration – Due Diligence (Week 24)

In preparation for the 2024 Presidential Election, The Elections Group teamed up with experts in the industry to highlight resources for election administrators. This weekly series showcased resources from The Elections Group, paired with resources from other organizations in the elections space. Every four weeks, we focused on a different topic, and we took a deeper dive into the resources available each week. Whether you’re a seasoned elections administrator looking for resources in the field, or if you’re new to the role, these maximum 30-minute sessions are a quick introduction to resources curated for you. 

This Resource Roundup featured The Election Group’s Risk-Limiting Audit Procedures for Local Election Officials and The American Statistical Association’s Principles and Best Practices for Post-Election Tabulation Audits.

• The Elections Group’s Risk-Limiting Audit Procedures for Local Election Officials offers structured, step-by-step instructions for local election officials to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with security protocols throughout the RLA process. The guide reviews the three main methods for conducting an RLA and the key steps of an RLA process, from pre-election preparation to concluding the audit.
• The American Statistical Association’s Principles and Best Practices for Post-Election Tabulation Audits provides guidelines for conducting post-election tabulation audits to confirm that election results accurately reflect voter intent and to strengthen public confidence. These principles and practices help ensure that post-election audits are transparent, statistically sound, and supportive of election integrity.

Listen to this episode, download the resources and implement them into your office today.