West Virginia wants to lead voting innovation by using internet voting via blockchain. Audrey Malagon, who works with Verified Voting, penned an op-ed for the Charleston Gazette-Mail to explain why it’s a bad idea to do so. #VerifyOurVote Read it here:

“I would like to see Congress hold hearings on [the Secure Elections Act] and pass it along with additional appropriations,” said President Marian Schneider talking to Fast Company about the need to address election security concerns. #VerifyOurVote #SecureElectionsAct Read more:

The Blue Ribbon Commission on PA’s Election Security has received an overwhelming response from across the state. We’re excited to work with experts and leaders to create an action plan to strengthen the state electoral system. #VerifyOurVote Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

We are excited to be a part of the Blue Ribbon Commission on PA’s Election Security! We are working with experts and leaders from various fields to strengthen election infrastructure, beginning with replacing paperless machines in the state. For more information on the Commission and its goals, take a look at this op-ed published on philly.com today. #VerifyOurVote

REMINDER: The Philadelphia Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society will host President Marian Schneider this Friday for a discussion about how to fix Pennsylvania’s outdated election system. RSVP here: https://t.co/fBDhr9rK3X

The Philadelphia Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society will host President Marian Schneider this Friday for a discussion regarding Pennsylvania’s election system. RSVP here: http://events.acslaw.org/rsvp… #VerifyOurVote

Post-election audits are a big component of #ElectionSecurity. Risk-limiting audits, particularly, help us ensure that election outcomes are accurate. Learn more about post-election audits at the link below. #VerifyOurVote

Want to learn more about the different types of election infrastructure and machinery and the history of its use? (Mechanical levers went out of use in 2010!) We’ve got you covered:

Christopher Krebs' confirmation hearing for a high-ranking position at DHS was underscored by questions regarding #ElectionSecurity. Read more about the questions Senators had for Krebs:

After releasing a joint letter to states yesterday, Verified Voting talked to the National Journal about how Congress can help states institute paper ballot backups and post-election audits, and why this is a bipartisan issue: "Every congressman, every senator—they are all elected on the same equipment, regardless of party," President Marian Schneider said. #VerifyOurVote

“Before 2016, people didn’t think about hacking, but the threat model has changed,” said President Marian Schneider speaking to Bucks County Courier Times. She stressed that one objective is to move towards “software independent” voting systems. #VerifyOurVote

In a joint letter, tech, security, and election experts, including President Marian Schneider, urge states to use federal funding not just to replace paperless voting machines but also to institute paper backups and post-election audits. #VerifyOurVote

Read the full letter here:

As the #2018Midterms inch closer, the need for #SecureElectionsAct is growing. Experts agree: We need to replace paperless machines with those that can produce paper backups that can be audited in the event of malfunction or security breach. #VerifyOurVote

We can't stop attacks, but we can detect, monitor, respond, and recover if there is a paper ballot backup and robust post-election audits. #VerifyOurVote