American ingenuity is part of America’s heritage. From Franklin to the Wright brothers, the moon landing to the personal computer, Americans have always met challenges with innovation. Election technology is part of that tradition.

Today is #ElectionHeroDay! At @ElectionTechEd,we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every election worker who makes democracy possible in communities large and small nationwide. US Democracy works because you do. #ThankYouElectionHeroes for your unwavering commitment to fair, secure, and accessible elections for all voters!

The Election Technology Education Fund joins organizations & communities across the country in recognizing @NatlVoterRegDay, a nonpartisan civic holiday focused on making voter registration more visible & accessible. Know The Tools. Trust The Results. ElectionTechEducation.org

At the Election Technology Education Fund (ETEF), we're proud to recognize National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Today, August 11, 2026, we salute the dedicated individuals who make democracy work. 1/4

Is paper election technology? Yes! Read about it and more Straight Answers on a variety of election technology topics, on the @ElectionTechEd's Straight Answers webpage: electiontecheducation.org/st…

On July 4th, we celebrate the enduring spirit of freedom, progress, and democratic participation that defines the American journey. Happy 250th Independence Day! Know The Tools. Trust The Results. ElectionTechEducation.org

What are "air-gapped" systems, and how do they protect elections? An air-gapped computer is a system that has a physical gap of air between it and the internet—meaning it is “offline” and isn't connected to the web at all! 1/

The @ElectionTechEd (ETEF) is highlighting an important election security concept: Software Independence What does that mean? 1/

A ? we hear often at the @ElectionTechEd (ETEF): "Are electronic ballot delivery, electronic ballot return, and online voting the same thing?" No. They’re not. And the differences matter for security, accessibility, and policy. Go to ElectionTechEducation.org for more!

🔍How are election results audited? Election results in the U.S. are checked through audits. These checks help make sure the reported winners really got the most votes. Before an election, local officials test the equipment. 1/