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NASED was formed in 1989 when a group of state election directors and administrators met in Reno, Nevada. The driving issue at that time that spurred the group to organize was the concern that national networks were releasing presidential election results before all polls had closed.

The recently enacted Help America Vote Act has increased the importance for communication and coordination among state election directors. Though the issues have changed somewhat over the years, the purpose of NASED has remained the same—to serve as an exchange of best practices and ideas.

NASED no longer is involved in independent testing of voting equipment. All testing is now performed through the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) beginning in January 2007.  All inquiries about previously or currently certified equipment or the testing process must be directed to the USEAC at (866) 747-1471 or certificationcomments@eac.gov.

To contact us please e-mail services@nased.org or call us at 281-752-6200