On Thursday, February 5th, the National Academy of Public Administration, in collaboration with the Brennan Center for Justice, will host a webinar to commemorate Global Elections Day.
This virtual panel will feature election administration experts who will speak to the importance and challenges of election security ahead of the midterm elections and in the years to come. The event marks the beginning of a year-long series of collaborative events, featuring panel conversations on key aspects of local elections.
In the United States, elections are highly decentralized and have become increasingly complex. Local officials are largely responsible for election administration and operations, and they each have different resources, support, government/community buy-in, technology, and environmental factors to navigate. They are the stewards of our democracy in an increasingly complex threat environment. In an era when federal support is shifting, and rhetoric has fostered distrust and fear, it is more crucial than ever that elections and election security be a whole-of-government effort. Election security requires cross-departmental coordination and support, and all local leaders must be aware of the best practices, resources, and the role they can play in keeping elections safe and secure.
Join the Academy and the Brennan Center to learn more about how your community can prepare, and the resources and recommendations available from the following experts:
Panelists:
*Denotes Academy Fellow
This activity and the rest of the 2026 series of events build on the Academy’s 2024 election-focused webinar series and the collaborative Global Elections Day event held last February. The panels aim to draw attention to critical details, share helpful information and resources, and highlight best practices essential to maintaining free, fair, secure, transparent, and trusted elections, while also connecting with a variety of local government leaders, not just election officials.