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Fact Sheet: Designation of Election Infrastructure As Critical Infrastructure
Fact Sheet: Designation of Election Infrastructure as Critical Infrastructure Consistent with Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 21, the Secretary of Homeland Security has established Election Infrastructure as a critical infrastructure subsector within the Government Facilities Sector. Election infrastructure includes a diverse set of assets, systems, and networks critical to the administration of the election process. When we use the term “election infrastrucure,” we mean the key parts of the assets, systems, and networks most critical to the security and resilience of the election process, both physical locations and information and communication technology. Specficially, we mean at least the information, capabilities, physical assets, and technologies which enable the registration and validation of voters; the casting, transmission, tabulation, and reporting of votes; and the certification, auditing, and verification of elections. Components of election infrastructure include, but are not limited to: • Physical locations: o Storage facilities, which may be located on public or private property that may be used to store election and voting system infrastructure before Election Day. o Polling places (including early voting locations), which may be physically located on public or private property, and may face physical and cyber threats to their normal operations on Election Day. o Centralized vote tabulation locations, which are used by some states and localities to process absentee and Election Day voting materials. • Information -
NASS Resolution on Threats of Violence Toward Election Officials and Election Workers
NASS Resolution on Threats of Violence Toward Election Officials and Election Workers Introduced by Hon. Kyle Ardoin (R-LA) Co-Sponsored for Introduction by: Hon. Kevin Meyer (R-AK) Hon. John Merrill (R-AL) Hon. Jena Griswold (D-CO) Hon. Paul Pate (R-IA) Hon. Scott Schwab (R-KS) Hon. Michael Adams (R-KY) Hon. Jocelyn Benson (D-MI) Hon. Steve Simon (D-MN) Hon. Michael Watson (R-MS) Hon. Al Jaeger (R-ND) Hon. Maggie Toulouse Oliver (D-NM) Hon. Barbara Cegavske (R-NV) Hon. Shemia Fagan (D-OR) Hon. Kim Wyman (R-WA) WHEREAS, the 2020 election cycle was the most challenging in recent memory, with a global pandemic and multiple natural disasters affecting numerous states and their election infrastructure and processes; and WHEREAS, election workers across the country worked tirelessly under difficult conditions to ensure a fair, safe and accurate election for the more than 155 million voters in November; and WHEREAS, based upon unrelenting misinformation and disinformation from both domestic and foreign sources, extremists have taken to threatening and endangering election workers, from Secretaries of State, state election directors, local election officials and election workers; and WHEREAS, the cornerstone of our republic is the right of Americans to vote in a safe, secure and accurate election, and their exercising of that right; and WHEREAS, election workers are a vital part of ensuring the exercise of that right for all eligible Americans; and WHEREAS, violence and violent threats directed at Secretaries of State, their families, staff, and other election workers is abhorrent and the antithesis of what our nation stands for. -
Notice of Election
NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in the State of Missouri on the 8th day of November, 2016 for the purpose of voting on candidates and statewide ballot measures (Section 115.125, RSMo). DEMOCRATIC PARTY REPUBLICAN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY CONSTITUTION PARTY GREEN PARTY FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT (VOTE FOR 1) HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON TIMOTHY MICHAEL KAINE DEMOCRATIC PARTY DONALD J. TRUMP MICHAEL R. PENCE REPUBLICAN PARTY GARY JOHNSON BILL WELD LIBERTARIAN PARTY DARRELL L. CASTLE SCOTT N. BRADLEY CONSTITUTION PARTY JILL STEIN AJAMU BARAKA GREEN PARTY FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR (VOTE FOR 1) JASON KANDER DEMOCRATIC PARTY ROY BLUNT REPUBLICAN PARTY JONATHAN DINE LIBERTARIAN PARTY FRED RYMAN CONSTITUTION PARTY JOHNATHAN MCFARLAND GREEN PARTY FOR GOVERNOR (VOTE FOR 1) CHRIS KOSTER DEMOCRATIC PARTY ERIC GREITENS REPUBLICAN PARTY CISSE W SPRAGINS LIBERTARIAN PARTY DON FITZ GREEN PARTY LESTER BENTON (LES) TURILLI, JR. INDEPENDENT FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (VOTE FOR 1) RUSS CARNAHAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY MIKE PARSON REPUBLICAN PARTY STEVEN R. HEDRICK LIBERTARIAN PARTY JENNIFER LEACH GREEN PARTY FOR SECRETARY OF STATE (VOTE FOR 1) ROBIN SMITH DEMOCRATIC PARTY JOHN (JAY) ASHCROFT REPUBLICAN PARTY CHRIS MORRILL LIBERTARIAN PARTY FOR STATE TREASURER (VOTE FOR 1) JUDY BAKER DEMOCRATIC PARTY ERIC SCHMITT REPUBLICAN PARTY SEAN O’TOOLE LIBERTARIAN PARTY CAROL HEXEM GREEN PARTY FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL (VOTE FOR 1) TERESA HENSLEY DEMOCRATIC PARTY JOSH HAWLEY REPUBLICAN PARTY FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 4 -
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Jena M. Griswold Colorado Secretary of State
Jena M. Griswold Colorado Secretary of State July 28, 2020 Senator Mitch McConnell Senator Charles E. Schumer Senator Richard C. Shelby Senator Patrick J. Leahy Senator Roy Blunt Senator Amy Klobuchar Dear Senators: As Secretaries of State of both major political parties who oversee the election systems of our respective states, we write in strong support of additional federal funding to enable the smooth and safe administration of elections in 2020. The stakes are high. And time is short. The COVID-19 pandemic is testing our democracy. A number of states have faced challenges during recent primary elections. Local administrators were sometimes overwhelmed by logistical problems such as huge volumes of last-minute absentee ballot applications, unexpected shortages of poll workers, and difficulty of procuring and distributing supplies. As we anticipate significantly higher voter turnout in the November General Election, we believe those kinds of problems could be even larger. The challenge we face is to ensure that voters and our election workers can safely participate in the election process. While none of us knows what the world will look like on November 3rd, the most responsible posture is to hope for the best and plan for the worst. The plans in each of our states depend on adequate resources. While we are truly grateful for the resources that Congress made available in the CARES Act for election administration, more funding is critical. Current funding levels help to offset, but do not cover, the unexpectedly high costs that state and local governments face in trying to administer safe and secure elections this year. -
2021 Bicentennial Inauguration of Michael L. Parson 57Th Governor of the State of Missouri
Missouri Governor — Michael L. Parson Office of Communications 2021 Bicentennial Inauguration of Michael L. Parson 57th Governor of the State of Missouri On Monday, January 11, 2021, Governor Michael L. Parson will be sworn in as the 57th Governor of the State of Missouri at the 2021 Bicentennial Inauguration. Governor Michael L. Parson Governor Parson is a veteran who served six years in the United States Army. He served more than 22 years in law enforcement, including 12 years as the sheriff of Polk County. He also served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005-2011, in the Missouri Senate from 2011-2017, and as Lieutenant Governor from 2017-2018. Governor Parson and First Lady Teresa live in Bolivar. Together they have two children and six grandchildren. Governor Parson was raised on a farm in Hickory County and graduated from Wheatland High School in Wheatland, Missouri. He is a small business owner and a third generation farmer who currently owns and operates a cow and calf operation. Governor Parson has a passion for sports, agriculture, Christ, and people. Health and Safety Protocols State and local health officials have been consulted for guidance to protect attendees, participants, and staff on safely hosting this year’s inaugural celebration. All inauguration guests will go through a health and security screening prior to entry. Inaugural events will be socially distanced, masks will be available and encouraged, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Guests were highly encouraged to RSVP in advance of the event in order to ensure that seating can be modified to support social distancing standards. -
Bethany Republican-Clipper the Official Newspaper of Harrison County, Missouri Since 1873 Bethany, Missouri 64424 Vol
Bethany Republican-Clipper The official newspaper of Harrison County, Missouri since 1873 Bethany, Missouri 64424 Vol. 89, No. 18 www.bethanyclipper.com June 6, 2018 75 Cents Towns attempting to meet EPA standards on wastewater output Two Harrison County towns allow the city to retrofit its has been working with several munity also has a three-stage are working on wastewater present lagoon system to com- area communities in developing lagoon facility that needs to be treatment projects to meet new ply with DNR standards. This new treatment systems. brought into compliance with EPA limits on ammonia and ni- would benefit farmers by pro- “We have to figure out what EPA regulations. trogen levels in treated sewage. viding nutrients for their pasture is needed and the corrective Gilman City began advertis- The Ridgeway City Council and row crops and even to have actions that should be taken,” ing for bids this week on their met recently with a representa- access to the water discharged Rains said. treatment facility. The bids will tive of Allstate Consultants En- from the third lagoon. “Some 73 villages and cit- be opened at 1 p.m. on July 9 at gineering of Marceline, Mo., to Sayre offered to come back ies now have issues because the City Clerk’s office. discuss proposed modifications at an evening meeting to hold EPA told DNR that they need to Gilman City’s project will be in the community’s sewage la- discussions with farmers and tighten up their regulations on funded by $500,000 in commu- goon system. -
Secretaries of State Are Crucial for Protecting African American Voters
GETTY IMAGES/IRA L. BLACK GETTY L. IMAGES/IRA Secretaries of State Are Crucial for Protecting African American Voters By Michael Sozan and Christopher Guerrero August 2020 WWW.AMERICANPROGRESSACTION.ORG Contents 1 Introduction and summary 2 Background for the analysis 6 Analyzing the state of elections 11 Recommendations for secretaries of state during the COVID-19 pandemic 14 Conclusion 14 About the authors 14 Acknowledgments 15 Endnotes Introduction and summary The United States is simultaneously confronting three wrenching challenges: the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, deep economic upheaval, and systemic racism—issues that disproportionately affect African Americans. Compounding these critical issues is the racial discrimination that pervades the U.S. voting system and silences the voices of the communities that are most affected. In several primary elections across the country, there has been a breakdown in election processes—including closed polling places, mail ballot voting hurdles, and malfunctioning voting equipment—causing outsize harm to African American communities. It is important for elected officials to ensure that every American can fully exercise their constitutional right to vote, especially during a pivotal election year. Secretaries of state, although perhaps not the most well-known public officials, serve as the gatekeepers of free and fair elections across the United States. As the top election administrators in most states, they face unprecedented hurdles to running safe elections during a pandemic, on top of their responsibility to ensure that elec- tions are inclusive and accessible. The decisions that secretaries of state make can help determine whether every eligible American can vote and play a meaningful role in transforming the United States into a more just society. -
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Supporting Materials
TSFC Supporting Materials TSFC Board Meetings and Attendees MINUTES OF THE MEMBERS MEETINGS OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FINANCING CORPORATION HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 AT 10:00 A.M. AT ITS OFFICES AT 641 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 DIRECTORS AND DESIGNEES PRESENT: Kenneth G. Adams Chairman Joyce L. Miller Member Jesse Olczak New York State Division of the Budget, representing Robert Mujica, Budget Director, Member (via video conference) Andrew A. SanFilippo Member Mark J. F. Schroeder Member Linda Baldwin New York Secretary of State, representing Rossana Rosado Chairman Kenneth Adams presided over the meeting. Ms. Linda Manley, Senior Vice President and Counsel to HCR, formally opened the meetings and acted as secretary. Ms. Manley noted that Jesse Olczak, representing Mr. Robert Mujica, Director of the Division of the Budget is participating in the meeting via video conference from the New York State Division of Budget conference center at the Capitol Building Room 131 in Albany. A public notice was given of the times and locations of the venues in accordance with the New York State Open Meetings Law. Ms. Manley asked for motions and seconds to call to order the Governance Committee meetings of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (“HFA”), the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (“AHC”), the State of New York Mortgage Agency (“SONYMA”), the New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency (“MBBA”), and the New York State Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation (“TSFC”). Chairman Adams moved to call the HFA and AHC meetings to order and Mr. Nestor Davidson seconded the motion. -
California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber Statement on Signing Bipartisan Letter to CISA Secretary Mayorkas and Acting Director Wales
SW21:018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2021 CONTACT: SOS Press Office (916) 653-6575 California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber Statement on Signing Bipartisan Letter to CISA Secretary Mayorkas and Acting Director Wales SACRAMENTO, CA – California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber issued the following statement on signing the letter to Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) requesting an expansion of federal efforts to combat foreign disinformation. "Democracy exists because we have free and fair elections, and we must protect those elections at all costs. In 2020, our local and state election officials worked tirelessly to combat the spread of mis- and disinformation perpetuated by foreign actors seeking to diminish trust in our elections." "Without CISA's leadership combating this threat at the federal level, we would not be able to call the 2020 General Election the most secure in our nation's history. For this reason, I gladly join my bipartisan colleagues in calling on CISA not only to continue this vital work but expand its efforts to combat the ongoing threat of foreign interference in our elections." The complete letter can be accessed here and is co-signed by Kevin Meyer, Alaska Lt. Governor; Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State; Shenna Bellows, Maine Secretary of State; William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State; Maggie Toulouse Oliver, New Mexico Secretary of State; Shemia Fagan, Oregon Secretary of State; Nellie Gorbea, Rhode Island Secretary of State; Jim Condos, Vermont Secretary of State, and Kim Wyman, Washington Secretary of State. -
November 2020 Candidates
Certification of Candidates and Party Emblems Certified by John R. Ashcroft Secretary of State IMPORTANT These are candidates for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 JOHN R. ASHCROFT SECRETARY OF STATE JAMES C. KIRKPATRICK STATE OF MISSOURI ELECTIONS DIVISION STATE INFORMATION CENTER (573) 751-2301 (573) 751-4936 August 25, 2020 Dear Election Authority: I, John R. Ashcroft, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, in compliance with Section 115.401, RSMo, hereby certify that the persons named hereinafter and whose addresses are set opposite their respective names were duly and lawfully nominated as candidates of the above-named parties and independent candidates for the offices herein named to be filled at the General Election to be held November 3, 2020. This 2020 General Election Certification booklet contains: 1. The list of names and addresses of candidates entitled to be voted for at the November 3, 2020 general election; 2. The list of names and addresses of the nonpartisan judicial candidates to be voted for at the November 2020 general election; and 3. The party emblems. These emblems are required by law to be certified by the Secretary of State but are not required to be included on the ballot. Please be advised that candidate filing remains open for certain offices. These offices are denoted with an * in the certification book. Our office will issue supplemental certifications as necessary, should candidates file for those offices. If you are impact- ed by an open filing period, you should consider withholding printing ballots until further notified. If you have any questions, please call us at (800) 669-8683 or (573) 751-2301.