Access previous Academy election-related events and learn more about upcoming sessions.
In 2019, the National Academy of Public Administration announced its Grand Challenges, beginning with the "Protect Electoral Integrity and Enhance Voter Participation" challenge. Free and fair elections are a core pillar of our democracy, and many elements that hold that pillar together have been under attack in recent years. With elections already underway in 2023 and the 2024 presidential election looming, taking steps to foster free and fair elections is more crucial than ever.
If you are interested in becoming involved but do not know where to start, feel free to use the resources on this page or contact the Elections Working Group.
If you are conducting research in this field, volunteering as a poll worker, or registering people to vote, please reach out to us and share your story! Over the next year, NAPA will be highlighting the contributions its Fellows have made to this Grand Challenge.
Please be on the lookout for upcoming events this fall and beyond, hosted by the Academy and its Fellows.
The National Academy of Public Administration’s Elections Working Group (EWG) is releasing this Call to Action to focus on the Academy’s Grand Challenge: Protect Electoral Integrity and Enhance Voter Participation. Free and fair elections are a core pillar of our democracy, and many elements that hold that pillar together have been under attack in recent years. With elections already underway in 2023 and the 2024 presidential election looming, taking steps to foster free and fair elections is more crucial than ever.
Government and Election Administration Organizations
Read about the information and support available from governmental agencies and professional election organizations.
Academic and Non-Profit Groups
Learn about and engage with election-focused academic and non-profit organizations.
If you want to learn more about Academy election initiatives, please get in touch with Miles Murphy (mmurphy@napawash.org).
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