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In this virtual conversation hosted by Votebeat, we will revisit the recount that changed everything. The 2000 presidential election didn’t just decide a presidency — it reshaped the way America runs elections. In this virtual conversation hosted by Votebeat, election law scholar Rick Hasen and long-time Florida election administrator Paul Lux revisit the recount that changed everything. Together, they’ll explore how the crisis in Florida led to the creation of the Help America Vote Act, the modernization of voter rolls, the birth of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, and a lasting debate over the federal government’s role in elections. Twenty-five years later, the questions first raised in 2000 still define our politics. Join us for a conversation about the enduring legacy of that election — and how it continues to shape the controversies, reforms, and battles of today. If you submit a question through the sign up form, it may be asked by Editorial Director Jessica Huseman during the event. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization that specializes in explaining how elections work in America.

When: 7pm Eastern.