Events
Want to find a time to connect with peers in your jurisdiction, your state, or across the country? Check out these events to find one right for you. Not all events listed are open to the public, some events are included to provide notice to potential speakers or those who want to connect with organizers.
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iGO 10th Annual ConferenceDate: July 24, 2027
to July 27, 2027Location: Austin, TXCategory: ConferenceThe International Association of Government Officials will hold its 10th Annual Conference from July 24-27 in Austin, Texas
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2027 NASED Winter ConferenceDate: February 14, 2027
to February 16, 2027Location: Washington, DCCategory: ConferenceTwice a year, National Association of State Election Directors members gather to discuss the latest developments in election administration. Members of the public are welcome to attend at the non-member registration rate. Please refer to the NASED website for information about the 2027 Winter Conference.
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iGO 2027 Midwinter ConferenceDate: January 18, 2027
to January 22, 2027Location: Denver, COCategory: ConferenceThe International Association of Government Officials will hold its Midwinter Conference in Denver, Colorado from January 18-22, 2027. Please visit the iGO website for more information and to register.
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Voter Registrars Association of Virginia Annual MeetingDate: November 30, 2026
to December 2, 2026Location: Roanoke, VACategory:The Voter Registrars Association of Virginia will hold its Annual Meeting from November 30-December 2 in Roanoke.
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The Midterm Elections: Where Things Stand & What’s at StakeDate: October 29, 2026Location: Los Angeles, CACategory: Panel Discussion
Join UCLA election and politics experts for a wide-ranging discussion about the 2026 midterm elections.
Convened by the UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy and the Luskin Public Policy Department, Institute on Inequality and Democracy faculty director Martin Gilens will host and moderate a panel of scholars from departments across UCLA. They will share reflections on the key races, election protection, voter turnout, redistricting, polling and prediction markets, and the factors shaping voters’ decisions in these critical elections.
Panelists include: Chad Dunn, UCLA Law School; Jasmine Hill, UCLA Dept. of Public Policy; Ananya Roy, UCLA Dept. of Urban Planning; Daniel Thompson, UCLA Dept. of Political Science; Lynn Vavreck, UCLA Dept. of Political Science; Zev Yaroslavsky, UCLA Dept. of Public Policy.
When: 6pm Pacific
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On Rescuing Democracy and the Rule of LawDate: October 22, 2026Location: Los Angeles, CACategory: Film Screening
Join the Safeguarding Democracy Project for a screening of the short documentary, “On Rescuing Democracy and the Rule of Law” followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, 2-time Academy Award winner, Terry Sanders and Prof. Paul Hoffman, (Director, Defending Democracy Clinic, UCI).
The film has a runtime of 33 minutes. Light refreshments will be served.
When: 6pm Pacific
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Election Hero DayDate: October 20, 2026Location:Category: Civic Holiday
Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the tremendous contributions that election officials, their staff, and poll workers make to ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all Americans. Taking place on October 20, 2026, nonprofits, business leaders, brands, public officials, and more will unite to honor the election heroes in our communities.
With your support, Election Hero Day will help boost election official morale ahead of Election Day and send a clear message to the public that we support our friends and neighbors who play such a vital role in preserving our democracy.
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What Can Go Wrong (and What Can Go Right) with November’s Midterm Elections?Date: October 13, 2026Location: OnlineCategory: Webinar
The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy under the leadership of UCLA Law Professor Richard L. Hasen; one of the nation’s leading election scholars. The Safeguarding Democracy Project is built upon the premise that tackling issues of the U.S. election integrity must be collaborative: across ideologies, across scholarly disciplines, and as a bridge between theory and practice. Our events this semester are focused on the 2026 midterm elections. Speakers: Jonathan Diaz, Campaign Legal Center; Matt Germer, R Street Institute; and Justin Leavitt, Loyola Law School.
When: 3:15pm Eastern.
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