Public Input Sought to Bolster Fair Election Audits Nationwide
Published Date: 2/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission wants your thoughts on new voluntary rules to make election audits more accurate and secure across all states. These guidelines aim to help election officials improve how they check votes without costing extra money or forcing changes. You’ve got until April 27, 2026, to share your ideas and help shape the future of fair elections!
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Public comment window and how to submit
You can send written comments on the proposed Voluntary National Election Audit Standards until 11:59 p.m. Eastern on April 27, 2026. Comments may be submitted at https://www.regulations.gov (docket ID: EAC-2026-0067) or by mail to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission at 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, Attn: Clearinghouse Division.
Voluntary, adaptable election audit guidance
The EAC proposes Voluntary National Election Audit Standards that are principle-based and nonbinding. The standards are intended to help improve the accuracy, security, and administration of elections and to be adaptable across differing legal frameworks, election systems, and resource environments.
Comments become public record
If you submit a comment, that comment and any personal information it contains will be available for public review. The notice warns commenters to avoid including detailed personal information because submissions are public record.
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