1. Election Resilience in Action: Emergency Preparedness Matters

    Election offices face disruptions from hurricanes, floods, cyberattacks, and unexpected changes to staff and resources. No matter the cause, the ability to adapt quickly and continue serving voters is essential. This webinar will explore how election officials can strengthen emergency preparedness through real-world lessons, proven response strategies, and flexible planning frameworks. Topics will include: Lessons […]

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  2. The Campaign to Undermine the Midterms

    The Constitution gives states and Congress the power to run elections, and the president has virtually no role in the process. Yet President Trump ignored this fact and issued an executive order in March that aims to overhaul the nation’s election systems. His administration is dismantling a federal agency responsible for protecting election security. And […]

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  3. Public Trust in Elections

    Join Votebeat for a conversation on public trust in elections with an elections expert and two experienced election officials. Moderated by Votebeat Editorial Director Jessica Huseman, you’ll learn about the state of public trust in elections, and the factors that influence it. Panelists are: Charles Stewart III, Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor of Political Science at […]

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  4. The Supreme Court, the Voting Rights Act, and the 2026 Elections

    The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy aimed at ensuring continued free and fair elections in the United States. This webinar will be moderated by Rick Hasen and feature: Ellen Katz, University of Michigan, Lenny Powell, Native American Rights Fund (NARF), and Deuel Ross, Legal Defense Fund. When: 3:15pm Eastern.

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  5. Redistricting and Re-Redistricting Controversies and the 2026 Elections

    The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy aimed at ensuring continued free and fair elections in the United States. This webinar will be moderated by Rick Hasen and feature: Guy-Uriel Charles, Harvard Law Moon Duchin, The Data and Democracy Lab Data and Democracy Research Initiative, U of Chicago Michael Li, […]

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  6. Lessons from the 2024 Elections for 2026 and Beyond

    A Conversation with Nate Persily: The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy aimed at ensuring continued free and fair elections in the United States. This webinar will be a conversation with Nate Persily, Stanford Law School & Rick Hasen, UCLA School of Law. When: October 7, 3:15pm Eastern. Where: Online.

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  7. The Risk of Federal Interference in the 2026 Midterm Elections

    The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy aimed at ensuring continued free and fair elections in the United States. This webinar will be moderated by Rick Hasen and feature: Ben Haiman, executive director, Center for Public Safety and Justice·UVA Center for Public Safety and Justice; Liz Howard director of Partner […]

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