This resource is a comprehensive, free online database developed by the Election Law Program (a joint project of William & Mary Law School and the National Center for State Courts) designed to help judges, legal professionals, and the public efficiently navigate complex and decentralized state election laws.

The guide from the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence provides step-by-step instructions, best practices, examples, and a downloadable template for creating a detailed and successful RFP. It covers everything from the initial planning stages (determining budget, timeline, and scope) to assembling the document's key sections (goals, system requirements, and vendor questions), and finally to distributing the RFP and evaluating vendor bids using clear selection criteria.

This guide and checklist help local government officials identify and leverage partnerships to better secure and enhance critical services.

Understanding your state’s constitution is helpful to be an informed, engaged participant in the democratic process. Now, thanks to 50constitutions.org, this tool provides easy access to state-by-state comparative text in these vital documents.

This article from the Red Dot alert team outlines several techniques for de-escalating threatening situations and circumstances that might devolve into violence.

The Brennan Center for Justice and R Street Institute’s July 2025 report outlines a comprehensive framework for states to take the lead on election security amid diminishing federal support.

This archived guidebook from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) outlines the concept of Election Security Navigators, which are dedicated liaisons who reinforce or supplement election security efforts at the local and state levels.

The annual Brennan Center survey of local election officials reveals ongoing challenges in election administration, particularly loss of resources and insights from the federal government.

NACo’s “Artificial Intelligence and GenAI in Motion: County Innovations and Use Cases” is a valuable resource designed to support county and other local government officials in responsibly integrating artificial intelligence and GenAI into their operations and service delivery.

BDI has cataloged de-escalation resources and trainings to help organizations mitigate potential violence by empowering individuals to recognize and resolve escalating situations safely.