As the nation reflects on the holiday of Juneteenth. It was a great honor to meet the grandmother of the holiday early this year down in Texas.
It was an honor to speak at the opening of the new Baltimore County Board Of Elections office.
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Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Getting registered to vote is just the FIRST step in getting #VoteReady! eac.gov/vote has state-specific links to info on registering to vote, updating your registration, and more.
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Today is #NationalPollWorkerRecruitmentDay! Poll workers are essential to ensure elections are a success. Sign up today and #HelpAmericaVote! To learn more visit: helpamericavote.gov
It was great to moderate this panel with three of Arizona’s best!
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Sheriff Penzone sat on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Panel beside Secretary of State Adrian Fontes & Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer as they spoke on the topics of Election Official Security and Mental Health to an audience of leaders from across the nation.
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Executive Director W. Travis Doss, Jr had a great visit with @RedBlue2024 , Thomas Hicks with the EAC and BOE Chair Tim McFalls. Commissioner Hicks stopped by to see how things were going in Richmond County and update on Federal issues involving elections.
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CSSE’s own Veronica Degraffenreid, @TinaLBarton, & Larimer County, CO Sheriff Justin Smith spoke on a recent panel hosted by @EACgov Commissioner Hicks @RedBlue2024. Read their important insights on election safety and security here: eac.gov/Election-Official-Se…
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Has your election office used HAVA grants to modernize elections in your community? If so, nominate the office for the #2022Clearies category “Outstanding Use of HAVA Grants in Election Modernization.” Submissions are due Feb. 28 eac.gov/clearies
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TODAY! Our @CIP_Napawash & @Levin_Center @WayneState will host a free webinar on #intergovernmental #oversight of #election administration & #equitable #voting access. Panelists incl. @RedBlue2024 @EACgov, @ChristianGrose @GovArnoldUSC, Amy Cohen @NASEDorg us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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We asked our panelists: What is the biggest issue facing our elections today? Misinformation and funding.
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It was an honor to serve as chair this past year. I look forward to continuing to work on the agency to better serve election officials and voters.
Commissioner Christy McCormick begins her year-long role as @EACgov's new Chairwoman! Commissioner Ben Hovland now takes on the role of Vice Chair! (1/2)

ALT EAC seal on bottom. Outgoing Chairman Thomas Hicks (left) passes along a gavel to the incoming Chairman, Christy McCormick (right) signifying chairmanship roll over. Text reads "As I take on the role of Chairwoman, I look forward to working alongside my fellow Commissioners as we continue to support the tireless and dedicated officials across the country and help all eligible voters participate in the process."
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The @EACgov Chairman @RedBlue2024 reflects on the Help America Vote Act 20 years after its passage: electioncenter.org/journal-a…
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Register! Our @CIP_Napawash & @Levin_Center @WayneState host a 2/22 webinar on #intergovernmental #oversight of #election administration & #equitable #voting access. Panelists incl. @RedBlue2024 @EACgov, @ChristianGrose @GovArnoldUSC & Amy Cohen @NASEDorg us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Entries for the Clearing House Awards are still being accepted through February 28.
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ICYMI: We announced this year's Elliot Richardson lecturer! @RedBlue2024 (Commissioner Hicks) will be joining us for this annual lecture at #ASPA2023, providing his insights about the future of democracy.
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.@EACgov also offers a federal voting rights card with Braille and in large print. Learn more about the card and how to request copies for your election office or organization here: eac.gov/election-officials/v…
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Today is #WorldBrailleDay! #DYK the circuit board diodes in the @EACgov logo incorporate the word “VOTE” in Braille? This reflects the importance of accessibility for voters with disabilities and the EAC’s role in ensuring all Americans can vote privately and independently.
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US Election Assistance Commission @EACgov Chairman Thomas Hicks addresses the GARVIS voter registration training conference. He praised our county elections officials for the work that they do and also, our Student Ambassador Program.































