Monday, October 26
3:30-4:45 p.m. ET
With Election Day approaching, questions about poll watchers, law enforcement at polling places, and other potential disruptions are raising concerns about voter access, ballot security, and election administration. SciLine’s next media briefing will discuss how election officials manage disruptions, what research says about their effects on voter participation, and how these events can shape public confidence in election results.
During this briefing, experts will discuss:
- What kinds of unexpected events can disrupt voting on Election Day, how local election officials respond, and how differences in resources and procedures affect their ability to manage disruptions;
- What research tells us about how visible poll watching, intimidation, and perceived threats can affect voters’ comfort, willingness to cast a ballot, and participation, particularly among communities that may be especially vulnerable; and
- How disruptions and contentious incidents can affect poll workers and public confidence in election administration.
Three experts will participate in a moderated discussion, then take questions from reporters, all on the record:
