Election 2024: The Experiences of Election Officials

A panel of election officials from across the country discussed their experiences administering elections in 2024 and looked toward strategies to bolster public trust in elections in the future. Panelists reflected on examples of success in election administration, the impacts of pre-election litigation, how officials prepared for and responded to crises like natural disasters, and more.

Panelists:

Karen Brinson Bell | Executive Director, North Carolina State Board of Elections
Carolina Lopez | Executive Director, Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
Amanda Gonzalez | Clerk and Recorder, Jefferson County, Colorado
Moderated by Charles Stewart III | Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Director, MIT Election Data and Science Lab

Lightning Talks:

Paul Manson and Paul Gronke of the Elections & Voting Information Center (EVIC) presented results from the 2024 Local Election Official Survey, which collects insights from local election officials on election administration, reform, integrity, and workforce issues.

Charles Stewart III, MIT Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Director of the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, discussed results from the 2024 Survey of the Performance of American Elections, which gathers insights on the voting process, experience, and other perspectives on elections among American voters.

These presentations were part of BPC’s 2024 Elections Summit, which convened diverse stakeholders to reflect on the 2024 election cycle and chart a path ahead for strengthening U.S. elections. Learn more at https://bipartisanpolicy.org/election...