Tools
Put our library of usable tools and templates to use in your elections office today.
One of our principles is to share what we produce widely and freely. Distilling our research and experiencing working with election offices across the country into useful, usable tools and resources is one way that do that. Here are some of the workbooks, toolkits, and stand alone tools that we’ve produced. They are free to use and adapt. Election officials should check state law to see if you’re able to use them.
Several of these tools were developed as part of our ongoing partnership with the ElectionTools.org, which is now part of the U.S. Alliance for Elections Excellence Resource Library.
Post-election debrief toolkit
After an election, election offices have a brief period to pause and assess the important work they have accomplished. These 3 tools will support you…
Poll worker training assisting voters with disabilities
A training guide and slide presentation to help election officials prepare poll workers to assist voters with disabilities.
Voter response mailer toolkit
This toolkit includes templates and design guidance to make voter response mailers that are clear, actionable, and effective. We will be releasing 4 tools in…
UOCAVA renewal template
Remind UOCAVA voters to reapply for the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) with this email template.
Usability testing toolkit
5 variations of resources to help you run usability testing in different settings.
Creating accessible forms for print and PDF
This toolkit brings together 5 resources to help you build accessible PDF forms.
Setting goals in election operations
This guide outlines step 2 in the planning process: taking your insights and turning them into the foundations for actionable plans. Use this guide and…
How to speak to all voters: A bilingual design guide for voter education
Bilingual voter education materials help bridge the gap for new citizens and multilingual communities, making voting clearer, more welcoming, and...
Polling place signage toolkit
Signage guidelines and ready-to-use templates for election offices of all sizes.
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