TGDC Recommended Guidelines
Welcome to the online comment tool for the draft voluntary voting system guidelines (VVSG). The draft guidelines were prepared by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s Technical Guidelines Development Committee (TGDC) with technical support from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The first of two public comment periods has ended, and we thank you for sharing your input and suggestions. All comments will be made public and will be available by clicking on the View Comments link.
For more information about voluntary voting system guidelines, the history of voting system certification, and additional background information, please read the press release, the fact sheet, and the frequently asked questions document. Also available are resolutions passed by the EAC Standards Board and the Board of Advisors. In addition to the online comment tool, the guidelines are available for viewing and downloading in both PDF and Word formats.
- Introduction
- Part 1: Equipment Requirements
- Part 2: Documentation Requirements
- Part 3: Testing Requirements
- References
- Glossary
- View Comments