Communications Resource Desk

The Elections Group’s Communications Resource Desk team provides tailored, free or low-cost communications assistance to state and local election offices.

If you have a project in mind, get in touch and a member of our team will reach out to schedule a time to discuss your office’s needs.

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We also have many communications resources that are ready-to-use or ready-to-edit by you. Use the fields and drop-downs to narrow your search, and send us a note if you need changes to one of our templated resources.

Here are just a few of the communications resources available on our website:

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Logic and Accuracy Protocols

This public-facing handout is a helpful guide for any jurisdiction that wants to clearly communicate the purpose of logic and accuracy (L&A) testing.

Apr 10, 2024

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De-Escalation Resources

These guides and posters are helpful to remind staff and election workers of techniques to assist with de-escalating tense situations.

Apr 10, 2024

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De-Escalation Posters

These posters are helpful to remind staff and election workers of techniques to assist with de-escalating tense situations.

Apr 10, 2024

Guides and Workbooks

Communications

Covering Elections and Voting in 2024: A Media Guide

“Covering Elections and Voting in 2024” by Pam Fessler, a communications advisor for The Elections Group and former National Public Radio correspondent, serves as a comprehensive resource for journalists covering […]

Apr 2, 2024

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Communications

Usability and Accessibility Checklist

Jumpstart your content usability and accessibility efforts with this basic checklist. Watch our webinar on Accessibility and Elections: How to Better Serve Voters with Disabilities.

Mar 21, 2024

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Election Observer Resources

Meaningful observation is essential to the health of the election process. The guides on this page are designed as handouts for election observers.

Feb 28, 2024

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How to Write an Elections Press Release

Elections press releases are short news stories designed to give the media and other readers details about the election and your office. You can use them to highlight important dates […]

Feb 26, 2024

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Standards of Conduct Poster

This public-facing poster can be featured in polling places, early voting sites and counting facilities to illustrate the shared values and principles that election workers uphold when conducting elections.

Feb 21, 2024

Guides and Workbooks

Communications

Confident Voices in Critical Times: A Crisis Communications Toolkit for Before, During and After a Critical Elections Incident

Table of Contents Jump to: Introduction Section 1: Proactive Communications Section 2: Crisis Communications Section 3: After the Crisis – Best Practices Section 4: Sample Crisis Communications Scenarios and Recommended Responses […]

Feb 20, 2024

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Question and Answer One-Pagers

Communicating complex election processes in a way that’s both interesting and easy to read is crucial for fostering public understanding and engagement. Our template provides a ready-to-edit framework to help […]

Feb 13, 2024

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Communications

Communications Resource Desk

Our Communications Resource Desk offers communications resources and support for election officials by election officials. The Elections Group’s team of experts provides tailored, free or low-cost communications assistance to state and local election offices.

Jan 9, 2024

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Poll Worker Recruitment Images

Create your own poll worker recruitment images using our templates.

Aug 21, 2023

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Partners in Democracy

Officials can build stronger partnerships with community groups by using these fully customizable templates to ensure that the information they share is accurate, up-to-date and co-branded.

Aug 18, 2023

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Shared Expectations for Meaningful Election Observation

Observers, voters and election officials deserve transparent and respectful environments for election administration. We created a set of shared expectations for both election officials and observers.

Aug 18, 2023

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Accelerating Excellence

Elections Workforce Resource Library

The Elections Workforce Resource Library links to resources created by many organizations that can aid the elections workforce.

Jul 6, 2023