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GOVERNING: Shouldn’t Officials Who Oversee Their Own Elections Be Able to Recuse Themselves?
Few states have laws and guidelines for such an apparent conflict of interest. ERN's new report provides a framework for decision-making and legislation.
Few states have laws and guidelines for such an apparent conflict of interest. ERN's new report provides a framework for decision-making and legislation.
ERN releases its new report, “Designing Guidelines for Recusal by Election Officials.”
The Utah Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling that will likely restore the Independent Redistricting Commission and the prohibition on partisan gerrymandering approved by Utah voters in 2018.
The political dysfunction so evident in the presidential race has two key sources, writes ERN Exec. Director Kevin Johnson for The Fulcrum: toxic polarization that elevates cultural warfare over policymaking, and rules that protect the major parties and allow them too much control over elections.
In 2024, Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee announced “the most extensive and monumental election integrity program in the nation’s history,” involving 100,000 “dedicated volunteers and attorneys across every battleground state.”
As imperfect as they may be, no institution is better suited than courts to consider evidence, render judgment, and anchor the rule of law in elections.
In April of 2024, ERN Executive Director Kevin Johnson was interviewed for the CityBiz "Meet the Change Leaders" series.
Election Reformers Network and Bridge Alliance to help journalists with the critical facts of close and contested elections.
In this episode Mara talks about these ideas and much more with Kevin Johnson, co-founder and director of Election Reformers Network.
ERN Executive Director Kevin Johnson is quoted in this piece about the position of Secretary of State.