Episode 264: Threats, Opportunities, and the Future of U.S. Elections

With the 2024 presidential election just around the corner, Professor Paul Gronke joins us for a conversation about the U.S. voting system. He shares insights into the challenges of election security, the increasing harassment faced by officials on the front lines, and how the "Stop the Steal" movement has shaken public trust. Can the current voting system handle threats to the election? And what reforms are needed to rebuild trust in our elections? Professor Gronke dives into these complexities and discusses what’s at stake for democracy in 2024.

For more on this topic:

• Visit the Elections & Voting Information Center for nonpartisan research on election administration.

• Check out Gronke’s opinion piece about the benefits of ranked choice voting in The Oregonian.