EVCIElection Voter-Confidence Index
How well does the framework support voter confidence and audit?
Dimensions
Ballot Info
100.0% · 2/2| Datapoint | Score | Rationale & evidence | Source |
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| INFO.1Statutory ballot information pamphletIs there a statutory requirement to publish a voter pamphlet (or analog) with candidate and ballot-question information, with content and distribution defined? | 1/1100.0% | § 106.1436 + § 101.20 (4888) codify the voter-guide regime. § 101.20 specifically mandates two sample ballots at each polling place — statutory ballot-information pamphlet. “As used in this section, the term “voter guide” means direct mail that is either an electioneering communication or a political advertisement sent for the purpose of advocating for or endorsing particular issues or candidates” | § view source 2026-05-15 |
| INFO.2Multilingual ballot requirementAre the triggers for multilingual ballots and voter materials set by statute (population thresholds, language-minority criteria)? | 1/1100.0% | § 101.151 specifications for ballots; combined with § 101.2515 (which is in ASSIST.1) codifies the multilingual ballot requirement for VRA covered counties. “Polling place” | § view source 2026-05-15 |
Candidate
75.0% · 2/2| Datapoint | Score | Rationale & evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAND.1Candidate-filing public accessAre candidate-filing documents (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications) required by statute to be publicly accessible within a defined time? | 1/1100.0% | § 99.061 codifies candidate qualification procedure including public-filing of qualifying papers with Department of State. § 99.063 (4823) parallels for Gov/LtGov. “The provisions of any special act to the contrary notwithstanding, each person seeking to qualify for nomination or election to a federal, state, or multicounty district office” | § view source 2026-05-15 |
| CAND.2Candidate disqualification publicationIf a candidate is disqualified or withdraws after the ballot is printed, is the public-notice procedure codified in statute? | 0.5/150.0% | § 106.1435 governs campaign advertisement removal upon withdrawal (treating withdrawal as a triggering event). § 102.141 (4976) addresses canvassing-board roles in certifying outcomes after disqualification. Partial — addresses withdrawal communication but not formal disqualification publication. | § view source 2026-05-15 |
Notification
100.0% · 2/2| Datapoint | Score | Rationale & evidence | Source |
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| NOTIF.1Pre-election notice in statuteIs the requirement to notify voters of an upcoming election (date, polling place, registration deadline) set in statute with timing and content defined? | 1/1100.0% | § 100.025 codifies overseas-voter pre-election notice. § 98.077 (4812) governs general signature-update notification. Statutory pre-election notice regime. | § view source 2026-05-15 |
| NOTIF.2Polling-place change noticeIf a voter's polling place changes between elections, is there a statutory requirement to provide individual notice within a defined timeframe? | 1/1100.0% | § 101.71 mandates one polling place per precinct, with notice procedures for relocation. § 101.001 (4870) governs precinct-boundary changes with notice. “There shall be in each precinct in each county one polling place which shall be accessible to the public on election day and is managed by a board of inspectors and clerk of election.” | § view source 2026-05-15 |