Election Admin Commission (E.O. 13639)

Summary

Establishes a group to find the best ways to run elections so all voters can cast their ballots easily and without long waits.

What problem does this solve?

Some voters, like military members or people with disabilities, face long delays and other problems when trying to vote. This order creates a special group to study these issues and suggest ways to make voting easier and more efficient for everyone.

What does this order do?

Creates the Presidential Commission on Election Administration

Establishes a new commission to study and make recommendations on how to improve the administration of federal elections.

Identifies best practices for elections

Tasks the commission with finding ways to make voting more efficient and accessible, especially for military members, overseas voters, and voters with disabilities.

Appoints up to nine members

The President will appoint up to nine members with experience in election administration, customer service, or other valuable fields.

Examines key election issues

Directs the commission to look at polling places, poll workers, voting machines, ballot design, and plans for emergencies.

Requires a final report and sets an end date

The commission must submit a final report to the President within 6 months of its first meeting and will end 30 days after submitting the report.

Who does this affect?

Voters
State and local election officials
Military and overseas voters

What is the real world impact?

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Improves the voting process

Aims to make voting more efficient and accessible for all eligible citizens by identifying and recommending best practices for running elections.

When does this start?

This order establishes a commission with specific deadlines for its work.

Final report submission

The commission must submit its final report to the President within 6 months of its first public meeting.

Commission termination

The commission will officially end 30 days after it presents its final report to the President.