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!

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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

Find out how to become a poll worker in your area by contacting your local election office or using the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's lookup tool at HelpAmericaVote.gov. And visit ElectionTechEducation.org to learn more about ETEF's work. 4/4

Work with the tech, serve your community, and see for yourself why we say: Know The Tools. Trust The Results. Ready to make a difference? 3/4

Understanding the technology behind our elections is key to trust. What's the best way to get that understanding? Experience it firsthand! Serving as a poll worker gives you a front-row seat to the security and integrity built into the systems in your community. 2/4

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

For more Straight Answers on election technology topics, visit our ETEF Straight Answers page here: electiontecheducation.org/st… Know The Tools. Trust The Results. ElectionTechEducation.org 4/4 (final)

Keeping systems offline is a simple but highly effective way to help keep our elections safe! Understanding how safeguards like air-gapping work helps build confidence in the election process. 3/

Voting machines and ballot counters are kept strictly offline so no one can break into them from the outside web. When election workers need to move data, they use secure, encrypted memory sticks or thumb drives instead of an online connection. 2/

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/

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This independent paper record provides an important layer of transparency and accountability, helping ensure election results are secure, accurate, and trustworthy. Understanding how these safeguards work helps build confidence in the election process. 4/