Since the unsuccessful attempts to undermine the election certification process in 2020 into 2021, the threat of election sabotage by actors involved in certifying or administering elections has only deepened. The “Stop the Steal” movement is galvanizing unprecedented attention (and funding) into races for state and local offices involved in election administration. Meanwhile, many of the state and federal representatives in positions to facilitate – or prevent – future efforts at election sabotage are up for reelection this year.
In this program, funders will get a chance to unpack the kinds of things that could make us more (or less) vulnerable to election sabotage in 2024. What – for example – can an election official set on uncovering fraud actually do to undermine the vote counting and certification process? What opportunities are there to influence the likelihood of pro-democracy legislative majorities that will defend election legitimacy and resist future iterations of the “Big Lie”? Attendees will discuss opportunities 2022 presents to minimize the worst threats posed by election sabotage in 2024, and as soon as this November.
Note: This program is appropriate for funders who can do 501(c)(4), 527, PAC, or other political giving. If you are a 501(c)(3)-only funder concerned about this issue, feel free to reach out to the DFN team to discuss.
Speakers:
Secretary Jena Griswold – Colorado Secretary of State and Chair, Democratic Association of Secretaries of State
Sarah Longwell – Executive Director, Republican Accountability Project
Daniel Squadron – Co-founder and Executive Director, Future Now
DFN events are for funders supporting organizations in the democracy space. If you’re not a funder, please email Carly Straus (carly@thirdplateau.com) to discuss your participation before registering.