Checking All the Boxes: How You Can Get Involved in Election Integrity | Litigation Radio

About this episode

The episode discusses the role of lawyers in election integrity and how individuals can get involved in the voting process.

In a timely episode, host Jim Reeder is joined by attorney, experienced poll worker, and current president of the ABA Michelle Behnke to discuss the American election system and the role of lawyers in that system. It might seem we’re a long way from the notorious practice of voting from the cemetery, but are we? (Spoiler: we are). It seems like many Americans are becoming more skeptical about our current election system. And, as Behnke says, whenever there are humans in a process, there’s always a chance for error. But today’s technology and redundancies have made voting more secure than ever, even if allegations of cheating creep into the news cycle. Not only is she a business attorney, but Behnke has served as a poll worker and watched the system work as designed. Hear about Behnke’s personal experience and how it built her confidence in the registration and voting process. So where do lawyers fit in? And how can you get involved and inspire confidence? Get out there as a poll watcher or even an election official. The system needs you. As Behnke bites, “As lawyers, we are made for serving in that role.” Also in this episode, quick tips from Lauren Williams as she discusses…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Reeder

Guest: Michelle Behnke

Topics covered

• election integrity
• lawyers in elections
• voting process
• poll workers
• American election system

Keywords

• election integrity
• lawyers
• poll workers
• voting process
• American Bar Association

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Bar Association, United States Election Assistance Commission

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