Category Archives: Election Assistance Commission

“The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) today adopted an initial framework for the nation’s first federal voting system certification and laboratory accreditation programs. This is the first step in the transition of these programs from the National Association of State … Continue reading →

Here is the EAC Notice: “SECOND ADVISORY August 22, 2005 Contact: Bryan Whitener (202) 566-3100 EAC Public Meeting & Hearing in Denver, CO EAC Standards Board to Convene Separately A live webcast of the events can be accessed at www.eac.gov. … Continue reading →

From the EAC statement: “Davidson has devoted almost her entire career to election administration, beginning with her election in 1978 as the Bent County Clerk and Recorder in Las Animas, Colorado, a position she held until 1986. Later that year, … Continue reading →

“President Bush said Thursday he intends to appoint Colorado Secretary of State Donetta Davidson, who has been criticized for state election blunders, to the four-member federal Election Assistance Commission. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Davidson, who is expected to … Continue reading →

“The Election Assistance Commission is considering changes to voting system guidelines that could beef up security for the systems.” The article is here.

The Congressional testimony of the Elections Assistance Commission can be found here. And here is the current organizational chart for the EAC. Thanks to Ernie Hawkins for sending me this information.

On February 23, the Election Assistance Commission will conduct a meeting at Ohio State University to “receive presentations on the following: Transition of the Voting System Certification Process to EAC and the Transition of The Lab Certification Process to NIST … Continue reading →

On February 2, 2005, the EAC Standards Board will present its views on issues regarding the administration of federal elections, and formulate recommendations to the EAC. The agenda for the meeting is here.