Rumors and disinformation
Counter rumors and disinformation by actively sharing verified facts and official resources to secure voter confidence and encourage participation.
Topics
Topics are how we categorize the toolkit’s messaging and where we provide actionable guidance. Each topic includes customizable social media templates to help election officials quickly communicate clear, calm, and accurate information to voters in the moments after an incident occurs.
Topics have:
- Guidelines for creating content
- What to prepare ahead of time
- Additional resource links
- Non-social media messaging ideas
- Social media templates
Toolkit topics
Changes in voting
Empower voters by keeping them informed of changes to rules or requirements. Ensure they understand that there are different voting options and that provisional voting is a standard part of the election process.
Threats to voting
Protect voters from intimidation, harassment, or interference at the polls by reassuring them of their rights and sharing safe options for casting their ballot.
Slow election results
Ensure voters understand the official ballot counting process and why it might be taking longer than expected through proactive, educational, and transparent communication.
Post-election problems
Act quickly to resolve emerging issues after voting closes by sharing clear facts with both voters and election officials to prevent false information and build confidence.