You're incredibly busy. But we don't want you to miss this month's important and timely resources for election officials. Here's a quick rundown:

Resource of the Month: Mail Ballot Processing Signs, Posters and Handouts

These signs, banners, posters and handouts are designed to help election officials identify mail ballot processing areas and explain what happens in each area to observers, temporary workers and newer staff. Design to delivery in about a week!

Large, easy-to-read signs identify each ballot processing area

We have 3-by-6-foot banners or rigid signs with space for brief descriptions in two sizes: 24-by-36-inches and 11-by-17-inches.

Overview posters to show how mail ballot processing works

These 24-by-36-inch posters help with process explanation and navigation.

Handouts for an up-close mail ballot processing overview

These 8.5-by-11-inch handouts are handy on-site and take-home reference materials describing how mail ballot processing works.

Our communications support team will tailor the text, font and colors to meet your needs — and handle printing and delivery.

Act Now: Logic & Accuracy Explainer Handouts for the Public

Use this handout to explain how Logic & Accuracy Testing works on different machines, why it's called that and why it's done. The template is set up in Word for easy text editing to describe your jurisdiction's procedures. You can also replace the example photos with photos of your equipment. Or let our communications support team do this for you. Get in touch today so you'll have these handouts in time.

Need graphics? These were designed by our team. They're customizable, available on our website and free to use. Need something else? Send us a description.

What You May Have Missed: Webinar Recaps and Resources

Using Audit Reports to Boost Awareness and Trust

Our panel offered tips, tools and new resources your office can use to both increase awareness of the audit process and share the most important information with the public in easy-to-follow formats.

Resources:

• Exploring Election Audits Series

• Exploring Audits Conversation: Conducing a Mail Ballot Validation Audit (video)

• Audit Report Templates

• Audit Report Inserts – Election Process Audit Practices Checklists

• “Security Sandwich” aka Best Practices for Voting System Security and Accuracy Template

• Audit Report Presentation Template (PPT)

• Example Audit Report and Audit Awareness Talking Points

• Audit Report Press Release Template (Word)

• Election Audits in South Carolina

• Davis County Elections

• Davis County Results and Canvass Reports

Talking to Voters About Audits: Messaging That Works

Our panel shared exciting research findings, tips and resources your office can use to communicate with voters, the media and others about audits.

Resources:

• Audit Report Templates

• Audit Report Presentation Template (PPT)

• Example Audit Report and Audit Awareness Talking Points

• Audit Report Press Release Template (Word)

• Audit Fact Sheet Templates

• Bite-Size Audit Report Templates: Results, Process, Both

• Exploring Election Audits Series

• Understanding Risk-Limiting Audits video | Verified Voting

• Post-Election Audits resources | Verified Voting

• NEW: Risk-Limiting Audit (RLA) Communications Guide for Election Officials | Verified Voting

• Verified Voting slides (Sept. 24 webinar)

• Yankelovich Center for Social Science Research

Managing and Providing Opportunities for Meaningful Observation

Our panel shared tips, tools and resources your office can use to improve observation experiences.

Resources:

• Poll Watchers Rules and Constraints | Brennan Center for Justice

• Election Certification Processes and Guardrails | Brennan Center

• Keys to Meaningful Observation Templates | The Elections Group

• Shared Expectations For Meaningful Election Observation: Poster, Presentation and Handout | The Elections Group

• Communications Workshop: Providing for Meaningful Observation (video) | The Elections Group

Managing Physical Safety, Operational Security and Conflict

Our panel discussed tips and resources you can use now for safety and security.

Resources:

• Managing and Providing Opportunities for Meaningful Observation webinar (video)

• Secure HQ Checklist

• Introduction to De-Escalation Techniques for Election Workers Course | Election Learning Lab

• Arapahoe County, Colorado Watchers Information

• De-Escalation Resources for Election Workers

• Committee for Safe and Secure Elections (CSSE)

• Taking Care of Yourself and Your Team | The Carter Center

• Mental Health Matters (video)

Good News: Congratulations to The Elections Group's Tina Barton and Sheriff Justin Smith (Ret.)

Barton and Smith received the inaugural Championing and Protecting Elections (CAPE) Award from the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections (CSSE). This Award recognizes individuals from CSSE who have contributed great leadership to ensuring safe and secure elections. Congratulations!

☑ Have an idea for a handout or poster, but need design help?

☑ Short on time to develop social media posts?

☑ Looking for a clearer way to communicate about your voter registration process or voter list updates?

The Elections Group's Communications Resource Desk is ready to assist you. Just GET TEG! We can't wait to work with you.

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