Masterclass in Election Integrity

Learn how an engaged citizen can protect election integrity at their local level.

Download the Citizens Guide to Building an Election Integrity Infrastructure at whoscounting.us

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The local task force is the first component in citizens working together to create a successful election integrity structure in their state. These step-by-step guidelines will help you create a local task force whether it starts at your own kitchen table or through an existing election integrity or grassroots group.

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Getting a group of likeminded citizens together to engage in their local elections office is a key to holding elections officials accountable and ensuring transparency in our election systems. Prioritizing action steps to take in your local area will be key to building a successful coalition.

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Help us push back by knowing what questions to ask your local election office. Be part of the Citizen Research Project by researching your local election office to help expose any ties they have to left wing non-profits and partisan groups trying to influence our elections from within your local election office.

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Step 3, 5, 6 & 7 of the Citizen Guide to Building Election Integrity Infrastructure covers the importance of working groups to addressing local election integrity issues. Becoming part of a Working Group in your state can stop fraud, restore integrity in our election systems, and increase confidence in the outcome of the results.

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Voting by mail is the least secure method of voting. Cleta refers to it as "unsupervised voting." Vote by mail lacks the protections of the secret ballot and is more susceptible to problems. Election Integrity leaders should focus on this method to keep eyes on every ballot, especially when it's the USPS handling the ballots.

Follow along in Section 2 of the Citizen Guide, found at whoscounting.us

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EIN’s Ned Jones calls the Post Office “America’s largest precinct.” Know the dangers to ballots as they travel through the system, understand the procedures for political and official election mail, and learn why direct engagement with your local post office is a priority for election integrity advocates.

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One of the most important roles you can take in the election system is signing up to be a poll worker because it comes with a higher level of responsibility. The laws for Poll Workers vary by state to state but poll workers are trained up by the elections office. Take your oath to uphold the elections laws seriously. Do you homework and know the concerns in your local prescient.

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This is the most important lesson! Becoming a Poll Watcher comes with additional expectations as part of the election system. Be quiet and pay attention. Don't let distractions get in the way of performing your duties. Always be respectful and professional.

Learn about the Do's and Don'ts for being a Poll Watcher in this video. Remember, don't leave early & document any irregularities you see without causing a disturbance. You are there to protect all votes for all voters!

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A Poll Worker is paid employee of a state or county trained by an election office to be an election official. A Poll Watcher is a trained volunteer to observe the elections process. Most states require certification for Poll Watchers, usually through one of your state political parties. A Poll Watcher's job is important even if it's only to observe. The main responsibilities include watching the tabulation of ballots, processing of in-person ballots, observation of drop boxes, signature verification of absentee ballots, and transcribing of overseas military ballots. Know your own state's rules and attend as many trainings as you can so you can be an election integrity expert on Election Day.

Learn more in this exclusive lesson from the Election Integrity Network. Download the Citizens Guide to Election Integrity at Whoscounting.us

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Poll Watcher rules vary from state to state so its important you contact your local election office for state specific details.

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How badly out of date are your voter rolls? That's the question that needs to be asked in every jurisdiction. The concern for your local task force is how you can maintain the integrity of your local voter roles.

Follow allow to this lesson by turning to Section 2 Step 5 in the Citizens Guide to Building an Election Integrity Infrastructure. whoscounting.us

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Protecting Vulnerable Voters from dangerous schemes is an important step for any election integrity group.

Don't believe there's fraudsters preying upon vulnerable voters? Here's just one example from Michigan: Trenae Myesha Rainey, 28, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of making a false statement on an absentee ballot application. During the 2020 general election, Rainey, an employee at an assisted living facility, completed roughly two dozen absentee voter applications, forging individual signatures of residents. She then handed over the ballots to another employee, whom she instructed to send the absentee ballot requests to the county election clerk. Rainey was sentenced to two years' probation, in which the first 45 days would be spent in the county jail. http://thf_media.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/Voter%20Fraud%20Database/3_22/Trenae%20Ryesha%20Rainey%202022%20MI.pdf

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Your task force should be worried about military voters that aren't counted. How does your local office handle overseas military ballots? What is the calendar they use to send these votes off?

All people should have a full and equal right to vote. What are your local offices preparation to assist with disabled voters? Know your rights so we can protect vulnerable voters.

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Oh boy, those voting machines! Everyone knows they present problems with the election but how do you have oversight over these machines? Every task force and working group needs someone specialized in technology to get the oversight necessary. One resource is the Election Systems Commission certifies software across the nation (EAC.GOV).

The Technology Working Group must be familiar with the decisions made by the state and local elections offices about the systems and software used.

Watch to this video to know the questions you should ask local election officials about the voting machines used in your local jurisdiction.

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Every voting machines must be tested prior to every election. Be able to identify what technology is used in your local elections. Are your local election offices using electronic/automated systems to verify signatures? Are you allowed to observe the use of those processes? Is the equipment working properly? Are the E-Poll books working properly before the election?

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Get the update from the Virginia Institute's Lynn Taylor about what Virginia did in 2021 for Election Integrity and learn how your state can replicate their model in 2022 and beyond....

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The Citizen Research Project was launched to help research every state and local election office across the country to discover if election offices are relying on grants by nonprofits or other leftist entities to administer, guide, or direct local election systems.

Election Integrity advocates should try to obtain the information on these groups by establishing good relationships with your local election officials. You can gather this information by attending official state and local election meetings — be sure to attend every public meeting of the election authorities in your state or county.

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Building coalition and growing your local election integrity task force are key elements to growing our movement.

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Developing a positive and productive rapport with your state legislator requires the three ‘Rs”. - research, relationship and being a resource.

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Advocating for legislative or procedural changes with your government officials includes an understanding of existing laws governing election procedures and how a new bill is presented, enacted and passed.

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