Ensuring that our elections function smoothly is hard work. In the United States, Local Election Officials (LEOs) are primarily responsible for administering fair, efficient, and secure elections nationwide. Though many other countries administer elections through their national governments, the United States. is different. In the U.S., election administrators are distinctively local: whether elected, appointed, or hired, they always serve in their particular jurisdiction.
The Elections & Voting Information Center (EVIC) Local Election Official Survey project allows LEOs to be heard in local, regional, national, and international discussions about electoral integrity, administration, and reform in America. The LEO Survey is a vital resource for election administrators, policymakers, and researchers to understand local election administration in the U.S. and the dedicated officials who deliver democracy to hundreds of millions of eligible voters.
The 2024 EVIC LEO Survey was administered by EVIC at the Center for Public Service, Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, Portland State University. The survey was fielded from August – October 2024. We greatly appreciate the thoughtful responses we’ve received from so many LEOs as we continue to analyze our most recent results to share with the public.
The 2024 EVIC LEO Survey was generously supported by Democracy Fund and the Election Trust Initiative.
The LEO Survey project is led by EVIC Founder and Director Paul Gronke, Professor of Political Science at Reed College, and EVIC Research Director Paul Manson, Research Assistant Professor at the Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University.
We hope this webpage informs you about our work and provides resources for you and other stakeholders to learn more about America’s Stewards of Democracy.
