Panelists talked about how their respective states count ballots, certify elections, and work to increase overall confidence in election results.
That’s as they work to avoid a repeat of election denialism and harassment of election workers seen during the 2020 presidential race.
Michigan Elections Director Jonathan Brater says it’s a small percentage of people that cross the line. But:
“It’s more just the time duration. The fact that, because it’s sort of been a continuous process since 2020, we, you know, in some cases our election officials haven’t gotten much of a break.”
Brater says, aside from keeping workers safe, his office is currently focused on getting ballots for overseas and absentee voters out on time.
