WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Chairman Ben Hovland, Vice Chair Donald Palmer, Commissioner Thomas Hicks, and Commissioner Christy McCormick issued the following joint statement ahead of Election Day 2024:
“Throughout 2024, our nation’s election officials have administered primaries and other local elections while meticulously planning for a safe, secure, accurate, and accessible voting experience for all eligible Americans. The EAC is confident in the exemplary work of the thousands of election officials leading to Election Day and in the days and weeks to follow as they certify the results.
The American people should feel confident knowing that there are rigorous layers of security protecting elections at every stage of the process. These protections are not unique to this election but are in place year-round, to ensure the accuracy of all elections. Election officials’ dedication to the integrity of our elections is only matched by their commitment to serving America’s voters.
As we look toward the completion of voting in this election, it is important to remember the results reported on election night are unofficial results. Since each state has different procedures, some states will complete their count and canvass review before others. As timelines differ by state, election officials will continue their work to ensure all eligible ballots are counted following state laws and procedures.
We honor the election officials and hundreds of thousands of poll workers who make our elections possible. We extend our gratitude to these public servants who work tirelessly each election to serve our country’s voters and protect the foundation of our democracy.”
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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). It is an independent, bipartisan commission charged with ensuring secure, accurate, and accessible elections by developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration. The EAC also accredits testing laboratories and certifies voting systems, as well as administers the use of HAVA funds. For more information, visit www.eac.gov.