Zach Manifold

Zach Manifold is the Deputy Executive Director at the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions (PLEJ) and brings more than 20 years of expertise in community engagement and election administration to his role. His career includes more than a decade of service in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Franklin County, Ohio, where he was responsible for maintaining fair, accessible, and secure voting processes.

Throughout his career, Zach has earned a reputation for his nonpartisan and forward-thinking methods, prioritizing the modernization of election infrastructure and the enhancement of public trust within high-pressure environments. He joined the PLEJ team to leverage and expand the strong partnerships established by large jurisdictions, facilitating nationwide collaboration to share innovative strategies and professional best practices.

Manifold holds a political science degree from The Ohio State University. In 2013, he achieved the status of Certified Elections Registration Administrator through a joint program between Auburn University and the Election Center.