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Election observation is used to monitor and protect elections all over the world. You can get trained to do it in less than 2 hours.
And now we've added the "50 for 100" #CountTheVote Challenge awarding a $50 prize to the first 100 observers who upload their observation paperwork.
SMART Elections #CountTheVote 2026 | Election Observation Trainings
Tuesday 10/13/26
6pm ET
Overview Election Observation
- Learn six different ways you can help protect elections by observing in your community, especially in close races.
- Sign up for this training
7 - 8:30pm ET
Voting Machine Test Observation - Level 2
- It’s important that the voting machines count correctly. Learn how to observe voting machine testing. Who is conducting the tests & are best practices followed? We encourage you to watch a video ahead of time, or have been to a training so we can take more of your questions. Beginners are also welcome.
- Sign up for this training
Wed 10/14/26
12 pm ET
Overview Election Observation
- Learn six different ways you can help protect elections by observing in your community, especially in close races.
- Sign up for this training
1 - 2:30pm ET
In-Person Observation Deep Dive Level 2
- We all want to have confidence in our elections. You can help. Learn how to compare the number of voters to the number of ballots, and other ways to document that results are accurate. We encourage you to watch a video ahead of time, or have been to a training so we can take more of your questions. Beginners are also welcome.
- Sign up for this training
Thurs 10/15/26
7 - 8:30pm ET
Chain of Custody Training
- Experts consider chain of custody one of the single most important parts of the election to document. Learn why and what you can do to help make sure votes are counted correctly in the midterms.
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9pm ET
Overview Election Observation
- Learn six different ways you can help protect elections by observing in your community, especially in close races.
- Sign up for this training
- (Time is better for West Coast, but anyone can attend - the material is the same)
PROTECT THE MIDTERMS
We Know You Care As Much As We Do
Our team has been working to improve U.S. elections for decades, so we know the challenges. Our experience means we have real solutions that work, including:
- Documenting and challenging election corruption
- Teaching voters how to monitor & protect their local election
- Changing laws to make elections more secure & accurate (via SMART Legislation)
We are currently raising $500,000 to protect the midterms. Through the deep generosity of our donors, we've raised almost $140,00 and are putting those funds directly into our #CountTheVote program - which is training almost 1200 election observers in 47 states. Please continue to share about this with your friends, families, networks, & influencers. This is a long-term project and we value your participation!
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We're a 501(c)3 nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible. We welcome and depend on your continued donations to protect the midterms and future elections. We are immensely grateful for all you do and for your continued support.
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