Episode 584: What is the Electoral Count Reform Act and How Will it Protect Presidential Elections at the Federal Level?

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 12, 2024
What is the Electoral Count Reform Act and How Will it Protect the 2024 Election at the Federal Level?
We’re beginning a series exploring whether our Presidential election is safer now from being overturned by bad actors. In our first report, we examine new protections in the federal Electoral Count Reform Act, then what protections states have in place — or not.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

National Archives - Electoral College Timeline of Events
National Archives - Roles and Responsibilities in the Electoral College Process
Brennan Center for Justice - How Electoral Votes Are Counted for the Presidential Election
Senator Susan Collins - SUMMARY - ELECTORAL COUNT REFORM ACT OF 2022
Campaign Legal Center - Congress Takes Historic Action to Update the Electoral Count Act
Brennan Center for Justice - Much Needed Reform for the Electoral Count Act
Groups Taking Action:

Protect Elections, League of Women Voters US, National Popular Vote Compact
Check Your Voter Registration

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
• USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
• Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
• Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote

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