What We Do

The Center for DMV Election Resources (CDER) provides technical assistance to motor vehicle agencies who are working on integrating voter registration into DL/ID transactions, methods to reduce transaction times & streamline voter registration workflows, and other election-related projects. The National Voter Registration Act, also known as “Motor Voter,” requires states to offer voter registration at their motor vehicle agencies. When a state modernizes its voter registration process, changes must be implemented by election offices and by motor vehicle administrators. 

As more states pass Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) laws, motor vehicle agency administrators are looking at models from other states which they can use for their work. CDER consults with motor vehicle agencies to provide guidance on how different states have approached design, testing, and implementation of different AVR models. CDER can provide you with access to user design, IT, and election administration experts who will help provide methods to streamline operations at your branch offices while ensuring compliance with the NVRA.

Meet The Experts

Shamus Hannan

Shamus Hannan

With over a decade developing and implementing technology solutions in both the Elections and DMV realms, Shamus brings a unique and diverse frame of reference with him to the CDER team.  His background includes Enterprise Project Management and Application Development Management roles for both; the Oregon Secretary of State and the Oregon DMV.  Shamus was the Project Director for Oregon’s pioneering Automatic Voter Registration program which went live in 2016 and remains a model for such programs today. With over 30 years in state government, and over 20 years in technology, Shamus brings a wealth of experience and perspective in understanding and creatively addressing the challenges and opportunities Elections and DMV officials face today.

Ashish Sinha

Ashish Sinha

Ashish serves as the Implementation Director with the Center for Secure and Modern Elections (CSME) where he supports policies that modernize our election systems, ensure that eligible voters are registered to vote, and help maintain accurate voter rolls. At CSME, Ashish directs an Implementation Working Group to provide pro-bono services including design, testing, and planning support for motor vehicle agencies. Prior to joining CSME, Ashish was the Program Director at the Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation where he supported efforts to strengthen philanthropic investment in civic engagement in the U.S.