Ahead of 2026 Midterms, NASS Relaunches #TrustedInfo to Promote Reliable Election Information

For Immediate Release
Jan. 8, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) announced the continuation of its landmark, nonpartisan initiative: #TrustedInfo2026. This effort highlights state and local election officials as the nation’s most reliable sources for election information.

The #TrustedInfo2026 initiative strengthens voter confidence by directing the public to election officials, including the nearly 40 NASS members who serve as their state’s Chief Election Official. Election officials work year-round to ensure voters understand the safeguards built into every phase of the election process, from voter registration and ballot casting to post-election audits and certification.

“When voters turn to election officials for accurate and reliable information, they gain a clearer understanding of the elections process and greater confidence in the integrity of our democracy,” said Michael Watson, NASS President and Mississippi Secretary of State. “I encourage all Americans to prepare for this year’s mid-term elections by joining NASS and its members in supporting our #TrustedInfo2026 effort.”

“We want to ensure voters have access to the most accurate, timely information they need to participate in our democracy,” said Steve Hobbs, NASS President-Elect and Washington Secretary of State. “The public can support this effort by sharing election information only from trusted sources and promoting #TrustedInfo2026 within their own communities and networks.”

Since its launch in November 2019, the #TrustedInfo initiative has earned recognition and support from a wide range of nonprofit, private-sector, and government organizations.

For more information about #TrustedInfo2026 visit nass.org.

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Media Contacts:

Maria Benson, Senior Director of Communications
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Brittany Hamilton, Communications & Special Projects Manager
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