Isaac Cramer - Committee for Safe and Secure Elections

Isaac Cramer, Charleston County (SC) Board of Voter Registration and Elections, Executive Director

As the Executive Director of the Charleston County (SC) Board of Voter Registration and Elections, Isaac has played a significant role in advocating for election reforms in South Carolina.

Isaac has actively worked towards improving election administration and accessibility, earning respect within the state’s election community. He serves as the 1st Vice President for the South Carolina Association of Registration and Election Officials, where he has pushed for updates to election laws to increase accessibility and efficiency. He completed the national Certified Election Registration Administrator program in 2023.

Isaac was instrumental in passing a major reform bill in 2022, which brought early voting to SC and allowed counties to process absentee ballots ahead of Election Day, thereby making voting more convenient and efficient for South Carolinians. In 2023, he organized the South Carolina Election Security Workshop, bringing many counties together to learn from CSSE.

Isaac’s commitment to excellence has garnered prestigious recognition, including the receipt of the 2022 EAC Clearinghouse Award for Partnership at the Polls and the 2023 South Carolina Association of Counties J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award. In addition, he has twice been honored with the State of South Carolina’s “Excellence in Elections” award. The initial accolade came in 2017, applauding his efforts in expanding absentee voting and enhancing voter engagement through the impactful initiative “Your Vote, Our Veterans.” Subsequently, in 2021, Isaac was again celebrated for his instrumental role in implementing a Satellite Voting Unit for early voting, coupled with outreach endeavors.

Isaac’s leadership and expertise have also earned him recognition at the national level, where he serves as vice chair on the National Association of Counties’ elections subcommittee and as one of the legislative chairs for the National Association of Election Officials. He also serves on the Board of Advisors for the US Election Assistance Commission.

He received his BA in Political Science from Wheaton College (IL) and continues to work towards protecting every citizen’s right to vote while supporting election officials in their work.

“Election officials are the heroes of our democracy, working harder than almost anyone I know to ensure that every one of us can exercise our fundamental right to vote. The intimidation and threats against these dedicated officials and their families must stop."

Kathy Boockvar
Vice President of Election Operations and Support, Center for Internet Security

“Democracy can only survive and thrive if we respect and protect its values and principles. Elected officials must respect those they serve, freely act within their elected authority and act on behalf of a nation that ensures their safety so they may make decisions without fear or intimidation. That is a true democracy."

Sheriff Paul Penzone
Maricopa County, Arizona

“Access to the ballot should not be stymied in any manner, nor should we ever lose valuable election officials because they are worn down from harassment, fear, threats and undue job hardships created to alter public faith in the electoral process. "

Kathy Holland
Director of Elections, Alamance County North Carolina (Ret.)
“I joined the committee because I took an oath, along with my law enforcement colleagues, to protect and serve all persons, which is in alignment with my personal values and morals. "

Captain Harold Love
Michigan State Police (Ret.), Owner and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Harold J. Love & Associates

“The 2020 election cycle brought many challenges for election officials, but the most shocking for me were the death threats, verbal assaults, intimidation, and scare tactics. I am one of the election officials that had my life and the lives of my family members threatened, and the threats have not ceased."

Tina Barton
Senior Elections Expert, The Elections Group

“My dad was a city clerk. Elections were a central and cherished part of his job. I joined this committee to ensure that today’s election officials can keep America’s elections running safely and securely, just like he did."

Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
“Election officials are unsung heroes of American democracy—they make sure our system operates as intended. Threats to these public servants are an attack on democracy itself. Law enforcement and election officials working together can help chart a safer and more secure path forward for future elections."

Orion Danjuma
Counsel, Protect Democracy

“Safe, secure, transparent elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. CSSE members recognize the great responsibility associated with election administration and embrace public accountability to ensure that all eligible voters can freely exercise their right to vote and have their ballots counted. We make it a point to welcome and encourage those who want to peacefully observe this fundamental democratic process."

Neal Kelley
Registrar of Voters (Ret.) Orange County, California

“As an election official who experienced the verbal threats and intimidation directed at me and my staff I feel I must be a voice on this committee to work with law enforcement to address this issue."

Joseph Gloria
Registrar of Voters, Clark County, Nevada
“Election workers are the guardians of our democracy, and attacks on them for doing their jobs are unacceptable. I’m proud to stand with and in support of this group of law enforcement and election officials, who are working on practical solutions to keep our elections safe and secure."

Larry Norden
Senior Director, Elections & Government, Brennan Center for Justice

“I have joined this committee because I believe in the mission and have full confidence that we will develop practices that are results driven and further strengthen the pipeline between law enforcement and election officials."

Derek Bowens
Director of Elections, Durham County, North Carolina