Employee Policy
Can federal employees volunteer for political campaigns and make contributions? Election do's and don'ts
This is the second installment in a series about the rules and policies federal employees should know ahead of the midterm elections.
Employee Policy
Does the Hatch Act apply to you? Election season do’s and don’ts
This is the first installment in a series, to lay out the rules and policies federal employees should know ahead of the midterm elections.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Preparing For the Midterm Elections at the Election Assistance Commission
Courtney Bublé speaks to Thomas Hicks, EAC chair, about the upcoming November elections on the podcast.
Management
Here’s How the Nation’s Elections Clearinghouse is Gearing Up for the Midterms
The chair of the Election Assistance Commission is encouraging individuals to sign up as poll workers.
Employee Policy
The race to be the next House Dem overseeing feds has begun
The outgoing oversight panel leader who lost her primary had an extensive legacy with federal management issues, but at least one new contender also has established credentials.
Oversight
The Race to Be the Next House Democrat Overseeing Feds Has Begun
The outgoing oversight panel leader who lost her primary had an extensive legacy with federal management issues, but at least one new contender also has established credentials.
Management
Oversight Committee Chair Maloney Loses Primary
Maloney's defeat sets up a race to see who will be the next top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Management
Recruiting the ‘Essential Workers of Democracy’: Group Aims to Sign up Poll Workers Ahead of Midterms
Power the Polls helped recruit poll workers during a global pandemic in 2020. Now the nonprofit group is back to help election administrators address new challenges.
Employee Policy
‘We need your help’: Election officials ask Congress to better address harassment ahead of midterms
Women make up the overwhelming majority of the election workforce, and many are facing threats in the wake of lies spread about the integrity of the 2020 election.
Employee Policy
'Independent state legislature doctrine' could end 200 years of progress, take power from the people
A doctrine embraced by some conservatives could be adopted by the Supreme Court. If they do, Americans’ political power will be dramatically limited.
Oversight
‘We Need Your Help’: Election Officials Ask Congress to Better Address Harassment Ahead of Midterms
Women make up the overwhelming majority of the election workforce, and many are facing threats in the wake of lies spread about the integrity of the 2020 election.
Employee Policy
Securing the human side of elections
Alliance for Securing Democracy's David Levine joins our partner GovExec's podcast, and discusses a new report on deterring threats to election workers.
Management
GovExec Daily: Securing the Human Side of Elections
Alliance for Securing Democracy's David Levine joins the podcast to discuss a new report on deterring threats to election workers.
Oversight
The Independent State Legislature Doctrine Could Reverse 200 Years of Progress and Take Power Away from the People
A doctrine embraced by some conservatives could be adopted by the Supreme Court. And if they do, Americans’ political power will be dramatically limited.
Employee Policy
USPS to slash 50,000 positions in coming years
The plan envisions relying solely on attrition. Meanwhile, USPS is delivering election ballots at a much faster clip.
Workforce
USPS Plans to Slash 50,000 Positions in Coming Years to Reach 'Break Even' Point
The plan envisions relying solely on attrition. Meanwhile, USPS is delivering election ballots at a much faster clip.
Management
The Attorney General's Extension Of His Predecessor’s Elections Investigations Policy Sparks Debate Over Its Merits
Then-Attorney General William Barr issued the initial policy in February 2020.
Management
Nina Otero-Warren – Latina Champion of Women’s Voting Rights and Education in New Mexico – Will Soon Grace U.S. Quarters
As a women’s rights activist, Nina Otero-Warren fought for the right for women to vote in New Mexico. Now, her image is featured on the U.S. quarter.
Management
The White House Wants to Give USPS $5 Billion to Boost Mail-In Voting
The Postal Service faced criticism for its election efforts in 2020, but ultimately was largely successful in delivering ballots.
Management