ERN Executive Director Kevin Johnson speaks at the Role of Social Innovation in Democracy Conference at the 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...

Join ERN Executive Director Kevin Johnson and other nonprofit leaders for a discussion on the practical side of grassroots work. Just because a reform is winnable may not mean it is worth the effort. What are the constraints on effective grassroots organizing? What sorts of compromises must be made – and which should be avoided?...

Please join AEI’s Kevin Kosar and a panel of experts, including ERN’s Kevin Johnson, to discuss the various ways to strengthen the public’s trust in the results of our presidential elections. Distrust of the results of presidential elections has been particularly intense in recent years. Significant numbers of Democrats believed Donald Trump won the 2016…

ERN has played a role in shaping the narrative of impartial election administration as it relates to the original Carter-Baker report. Along with the Carter Center, we work to shape the discussion around this key issue.  The fifth in a series of webinars. This installment will investigate various proposals for reform at the federal and…