Ask the Experts: How do threats to election officials affect American democracy?
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Tune in to hear David Becker discuss how threats to election officials affects American democracy. Becker is the Executive Director and Founder of the nonpartisan, non-profit Center for Election Innovation & Research, leading CEIR’s successful efforts to help election officials of both parties, all around the country, ensure that all eligible voters can vote conveniently in a system with maximum integrity. As one of the foremost election’s experts in the country, with over two decades of experience, Becker is an expert on all aspects of election administration, including election cybersecurity, disinformation, foreign interference, long lines, and other issues with in-person voting, mail and early voting, and voter registration.
More on CEIR’s work HERE
We Hold These Truth’s Ask the Expert Series brings you answers from a diverse group of leaders in their fields of study and practice on issues affecting American democracy. These short videos are part of a broader panel conversation which are hosted by the McCain Institute’s Defending American Democracy Series – an event series focused on restoring faith in fact-based journalism and countering mis- and disinformation.
This panel is part of the Defending American Democracy series with support from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Video produced by Anthony Gay
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