Electronic Election Text and Email Reminders Keep Citizens Informed of Election Dates and Campaign Finance Deadlines

2015 NACo Achievement Award Winner

Macomb County, Mich., MI

About the Program

Category: Civic Education and Public Information (Best in Category)

Year: 2015

This program allows the general public to signup for electronic reminders of campaign finance filing deadlines and election dates. The electronic text and email reminders are also offered to candidates to remind them of important campaign finance deadlines. This is a simple service, using modern technology, which can increase voter turnout. It also helps keep campaign finance documents and payments up-to-date, which increases transparency and accountability to the public.

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