Derek Muller

In this engaging discussion, Jessica Huseman, editorial director of VoteBeat, and Derek Muller, a law professor at Notre Dame, dive into the complex journey your vote takes after casting it. They elucidate the critical processes of vote counting and ballot certification, spotlighting the importance of transparency in maintaining electoral integrity. The conversation also touches on the judiciary's pivotal role in overseeing elections and legal challenges that arose post-2020, revealing the robust systems in place to ensure that every voice is heard and counted.

Join Derek Muller, a leading election law scholar from Notre Dame, Ned Foley, an expert on constitutional election law, and Matthew A. Seligman, a fellow at Stanford, as they dissect the complex landscape of U.S. presidential elections. They analyze the implications of close elections on public trust and discuss the intricacies of the election certification process. The trio also examines possible reforms, the impact of recent legal changes, and the challenges posed by election disputes, emphasizing the need for clarity and stability in democratic processes.