Technological advancements have significantly contributed to improving the quality of U.S. elections. An exploration of how technology has enhanced the accuracy of elections and what lies ahead to continue the trend. “Technology and Elections” is the fourth in a series of panel discussions examining electoral processes through the lens of the 2005 Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform.
Panelists
Veronica DeGraffenreid
Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth and Special Advisor on Election Modernization, Pennsylvania Department of State
Ryan Macias
Founder, RSM Election Solutions LLC; Former Acting Director of Testing and Certification, U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Monica Childers
Product Manager of Risk-Limiting Audits, Voting Works
Dan Wallach
Professor of Computer Sciences and of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University; Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar; Academic Advisor, Carter-Baker Commission
Moderator
Doug Chapin
Director of Research, 2005 Carter-Baker Commission on Election Reform
Director of Election Research, Fors Marsh Group
Director of the Program for Excellence in Election Administration, Hubert. H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota
May 17, 2021
12:30 p.m. EDT
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This webinar is the fourth in a series of five virtual events co-sponsored by the Baker Institute Presidential Elections Program and 黑料不打烊 that will consider potential reforms for U.S. federal elections. Participants will include experts on U.S. election administration, election administrators, and other practitioners well-versed in election issues.
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