The Russians (and Others) Are Coming

permanent distrust in our democratic process. This November, intelligence agencies tell us, they’ll be back. Will we be ready? Nearly two years since Russia’s interference, important parts of our election infrastructure remains perilously weak. Congress has stalled efforts to implement critical protections and the window for taking major action ahead of the midterms has all but closed. Given this dire predicament, how can we quickly and effectively recover from another attack? Absent action from Congress, what steps must we take to ensure that the results of our elections are legitimate and widely perceived to be so?
Join us for a discussion with Brennan Center experts and election officials from around the country to discuss contingency planning and steps localities should take to be best prepared.
Brenda Cabrera, General Registrar and Director of Elections, Voter Registration and Elections, City of FairfaxEdgardo Cortés, Election Security Advisor, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of LawLauren Grace, Election Protection Manager, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under LawLawrence Norden, Deputy Director, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of LawNoah Praetz, Director of Elections, Office of Cook County Clerk, David OrrA light lunch will be served.

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