ERN Executive Director Kevin Johnson speaks to the Role of Social Innovation in Democracy Conference hosted by Stanford Social Innovation Review. This conference took place March 16–18, 2023.
Host Organizations: Center for Democracy and Technology When: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 3:00–4:00 EST Availability: Public (Virtual) The “Big Lie,” the denial that the 2020 election outcome was legitimate, continues to have ongoing, harmful effects on American democracy. Election-related misinformation has spread like wildfire online, helping to fuel the passage of new state laws that restrict...
Host Organizations: The Network for Responsible Public Policy When: June 16, 2022, 7:30–9:00 Eastern Availability: Public (Virtual) DESCRIPTION: In this session, we will take a look at the challenges facing our elections, particularly at the structures the country has used for many generations that in an era of hyperpartisanship have become sources of national vulnerability. To...
Host Organizations: The Corporate Political Responsibility Taskforce at the University of Michigan's Erb Institute When: May 5, 2022, 3:00–4:00 Eastern Availability: Public (Virtual) Register Here DESCRIPTION: As we head into the fall mid-term elections, experts warn that low trust in American civic institutions is dangerous for representative democracy, civic freedom and the rule of law – as...
In the last three years, election administration and election officials have been pulled into the political fray. Most election systems are designed to be led by nonpartisan experts with the best interests of all voters in mind. But today, these systems and experts must contend with growing partisan polarization, political vitriol, and misinformation. Join the...
DESCRIPTION: With partisan loyalists aiming to control election administration, it's clear that America's antiquated system of politically affiliated election officials needs reform. Register for this expert-led discussion of new ideas that can ensure election leaders are independent, accountable, and professional. This event's speakers include: Kevin Johnson, Executive Director, Election Reformers Network; Sr. Advisor, The Carter...
This presentation was created for Georgetown University's Masters in Democracy and Governance program's November 18, 2021 webinar. A full recording of the event can be found at this link. Download the Presentation Download [11.78 MB]
The Roundtable will bring together a small number of experts and organizations (including representatives from ERN) working on issues related to election reform in the United States, as well as organizations which have observed U.S. elections or which support electoral reform efforts internationally. The two-hour session will include short opening presentations from two international election…