Election Assistance Commission, US
Government AdministrationMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
The Election Assistance Commission, US is a government administration organization focused on election matters, based in Silver Spring, Maryland. It operates at the national level, supporting and recognizing innovations in election administration through programs and events. The agency is involved in platform-based initiatives intended to support election infrastructure, including the ECINET platform. In 2026, the Commission announced a QR code-based Photo Identity Card system delivered via ECINET, designed to prevent unauthorized entry into counting centers during vote counting. In April 2026, Democracy Forward filed suit challenging the agency's handling of FOIA requests and alleging noncompliance with the NVRA and the Administrative Procedure Act. The organization is mid-sized and serves the public sector with its stated mandate.