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
Use these 3 tools after an election to pause and assess the important work you office has accomplished.
AVR post-transaction mailer
A guide and downloadable template for creating clear, effective AVR post-transaction mailers that confirm voters' registration and explain their options under a Secure AVR (SAVR)…
How to design vote by mail envelopes for USPS
This booklet covers the elements you'll need to send your vote by mail envelopes through USPS.
First steps for accessibility testing
A practical guide for making election technology accessible — from online voter registration to electronic poll books. Covers the POUR principles, a layered testing approach,…
A protocol for usable accessibility testing for voting systems
A step-by-step protocol for testing whether voting systems let voters with disabilities vote privately and independently.
Communicating Election and Post-Election Processes Toolkit
Use this toolkit to create educational materials about pre- and post-election processes that observers and the public can understand.
Handbook for VVSG 2.0 Usability and Accessibility Test Strategies
A guidance handbook for testing voting systems against the usability and accessibility requirements in VVSG 2.0
E-Pollbook Usability Test Protocol
A structured testing protocol for identifying e-pollbook usability problems before Election Day, using mock-election scenarios with poll workers.
Permanent VBM mailer template
3 templates to help you communicate with voters on your permanent vote by mail list, whatever your state requires.
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.
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