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The Alliance is committed to supporting election officials in improving operations, and inspiring them to excellence. 

The new Alliance certification program, to be launched in 2026, will recognize election departments’ performance alongside the Alliance voluntary, nonpartisan standards. A voluntary framework that includes self-study, the certification program will provide nonpartisan support and incentives to local election departments to meet high standards. And you don’t have to go it alone. Committing to certification includes gaining access to a community of peers via Civic Roundtable—the premiere platform connecting the election community.

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Inaugural Cohort

The inaugural cohort of 15 Centers for Election Excellence participated in regular deep dives with election experts to define scope, draft language, and give feedback on draft standards across key election topics. The result? A comprehensive set of voluntary, nonpartisan standards that define the shared goals for all election departments, regardless of office size or location.

Pathfinder Cohort

Election offices in the Pathfinder Cohort — a group of 50 election offices of all sizes and geographies, serving nearly 12 million voters — are currently focusing on researching what it takes to achieve the standards and chart pathways for the field. They’re helping deepen understanding of what resources are required to run excellent elections, how much excellent election administration costs, and how achieving excellence impacts voters. They’re also first in line to pursue official recognition through the Alliance certification platform.