The Way Forward

To address both the security concerns surrounding voter identification and the widespread desire for personal privacy and state sovereignty, we propose a decentralized, state-led approach to voter ID verification. This would involve a new form of photo voter ID managed by individual states and underpinned by distributed ledger technology. 

To safeguard election integrity, we propose a comprehensive strategy for regular and rigorous maintenance of voter rolls, incorporating state-of-the-art data management practices and enhanced collaboration between state and federal agencies.

To strengthen election security and public trust, we advocate for secure, verifiable paper ballots paired with robust polling infrastructure.

To strengthen public trust in election outcomes, we support real-time public access to ballot tallies and transparent processes for ballot

We advocate for eliminating unsupervised ballot drop boxes to enhance election security by addressing potential vulnerabilities and reducing opportunities for tampering or unauthorized access.

To increase election security and reduce the risk of ballot harvesting, we support limiting mail-in voting to exceptional cases, such as for military personnel, overseas citizens, and individuals with disabilities or other special needs. 

In order for any of these ten points to be effectively implemented, we must educate American voters on their rights, voting procedures, and the importance of election integrity while strengthening mechanisms to detect, report, and penalize electoral fraud. This will increase public confidence in the electoral process.

To promote accountability and trust in the electoral process, a framework for equal access to election data must be established. This plan ensures that all organizations, including public entities and independent auditors, have transparent, consistent, and fair access to election data.

To establish reliable, efficient, and transparent election processes, key federal election standards—including the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) protocols—should be revised and modernized to reflect best practices, many of which can be found in private industry. 

We propose a novel legislative approach to safeguard election innovation.  The "Right to Try" legislative framework for election technology aims to foster innovation and competition among election service vendors while reducing the risk of politically motivated litigation.