How the Election Assistance Commission tests and certifies voting systems

Mar 21, 2025

An EAC training video outlines how the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) evaluates voting systems against the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG), the roles of EAC-accredited test laboratories, state adoption of federal standards, and the ongoing duties of local election officials.

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The Election Assistance Commission explained in a training video how it tests and certifies voting systems under the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG), and what election officials must do to keep systems secure and compliant. The presenter summarized the certification steps, how test laboratories are accredited, and the post-certification monitoring that informs officials about field-reported problems.

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