Standards Board Gathers to Refine Election Processes
Published Date: 3/31/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is holding its 2026 Standards Board Annual Meeting on April 16-17 in Chicago, open to the public with required registration by April 10. This meeting affects state and local election officials who help shape election rules and programs. Attendees and commenters can share their thoughts before the meeting, keeping election processes transparent and up-to-date without any new costs.
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Public Meeting Dates and Registration
You can attend the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board Annual Meeting on April 16, 2026 (9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT) and April 17, 2026 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CT) at The Drake in Chicago. Registration is required and must be completed on or before April 10, 2026 at the event page listed by the EAC.
Public Comment Submission Deadline
If you want to comment on the meeting, submit written comments on regulations.gov to docket ID EAC-2026-0101. Comments must be received no later than 24 hours before the meeting starts.
Standards Board Membership Structure
Under the Help America Vote Act, the EAC Standards Board is made up of 110 members: 55 state election officials and 55 local election officials. The Board assists the EAC in carrying out its HAVA mandates and will use the annual meeting to conduct regular business and discuss EAC updates and upcoming programs.
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