Sunshine Act Meetings
Published Date: 2/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is holding a public meeting on February 18, 2026, to talk about election audit standards and how audits can build trust in elections. Election officials, audit experts, and the public are invited to join in person or online, with written comments due a day before. This meeting helps shape how states check election results, but it won’t cost extra money or change deadlines.
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