ElectionRAMP

What is ElectionRAMP?

Fragmented standards across states and jurisdictions have made our election infrastructure vulnerable and inconsistent. ElectionRAMP offers a unified, practical framework to close the gaps and strengthen public trust.

• High-level summary of the problem (fragmented standards)
• Simple explanation of ElectionRAMP’s purpose
• Why it matters for voters, states, and the country
• View the full framework

ElectionRAMP Framework

• Cybersecurity Standards
• Physical Security & Chain of Custody (with CH-1 example)
• Vendor Certification & Accreditation
• Support for State & Local Officials
• Transparency & Public Confidence (with AV-1 & VT-1)

Implementation Strategies

• Federal incentives
• Legislation ideas
• State compacts
• Vendor compliance requirements
• Integration with existing funding models

Federal Reorganization Plan

• Election Security Division (ESD) within CISA
• Consolidation of EI-ISAC, EAC, VVSG, EIS
• Key offices: Incident Response, Grants, Training, etc.
• Use of existing resources to minimize cost

Proposed NIST 800-53 Controls & Enhancements

• Explanation of current relevant NIST controls
• Proposed new controls: CH-1, AV-1, VT-1
• Advocacy for election-specific control families

The Case for Transparency

• Why transparency is essential to public trust
• How reporting structures work
• Benefits of public dashboards and summaries
• Balancing openness with operational security

How to Get Involved

• Election officials, lawmakers, IT professionals, citizens
• Shareable content: PDFs, infographics, briefs
• Newsletter sign-up and contact form coming soon