What A Day Protecting The Franchise: How Can We Secure Our Elections?
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Nov 26, 2025 
Join election litigator Marc Elias, civil rights attorney Allison Riggs, and Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar as they tackle pressing questions about election integrity. They discuss rising fears of voter suppression and intimidation ahead of the 2026 elections. Elias unpacks ongoing legal battles affecting voting rights, while Riggs shares her gripping story of fighting to secure her election victory. Aguilar reassures listeners about Nevada's election safeguards and the importance of protecting poll workers from threats.
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Six-Month Battle To Be Seated
- Allison Riggs described winning a 734-vote race that led to recounts and a six-month fight to be seated.
- Her campaign chased and cured ballots, spent heavily, and ultimately won in court and on the ground.
Federal Push To Reshape Elections
- Marc Elias warned the Trump administration is mounting a coordinated effort to change election rules nationwide.
- He said specialized political hires mean federal actions will target voting methods and certification processes.
Fight Proof-Of-Citizenship Laws
- Marc Elias recommended litigating and suing state laws that implement proof-of-citizenship requirements.
- He warned these rules disenfranchise young, transient, and name-change voters and would be fought state-by-state.