..To better clarify funding structures in election administration, the Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR) recently released a report detailing which level of government was responsible for various types of election expenses in the administration of statewide general elections in November 2024….
In most states, local governments pay for most election expenses through taxes and other public revenue streams at the county or municipal level. Even when local governments pay most election costs, many states pay or provide for specific aspects of election administration such as voter registration, poll worker training, or sample ballots. Only a handful of states directly pay for most election expenses at the state level.