S2E12: Vote with Confidence: One Agency's Work to Secure Every Vote

01/11/2024 39 min Temporada 2 Episodio 12
S2E12: Vote with Confidence: One Agency's Work to Secure Every Vote

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The 2024 election season brings fresh and complex challenges to election systems across the country—from mis- and disinformation to threats to security. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) serves as a federal election hub, providing resources, training, grants, and support to our state and local election administrators, helping them prepare for this election so that voters can cast their ballots with confidence. For our Season 2 finale, EAC Commissioner and current Chairman Ben Hovland discusses the hard work that’s gone into developing secure, resilient election administration and systems. So, whether you’ve voted early or plan to vote on Election Day, tune in to discover how the EAC is ensuring every vote counts!Ben Hovland is a commissioner and the current chairman of the EAC. He has served as co-chair of the Election Infrastructure Subsector's Government Coordinating Council and chair of the Joint Subsector COVID-19 Working Group, coordinating pandemic response among state and local election officials, federal partners, and the private sector. His career in elections spans over 20 years, including as acting chief counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and deputy general counsel for the Missouri Secretary of State’s office.More Links and Information Check out more Fors Marsh MediaConnect or partner with Fors MarshVisit vote.gov or helpamericavote.gov to plan to vote or learn to become a poll workerDiscover video guides for voting and more about how the EAC is building election readiness 

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