The hotly contested 2024 elections are a mere six months away with election administrators under the microscope more than ever. In this intense environment, what can and should local election officials be doing now to prepare for the fall elections? Join us for the third annual Certificate in Election Administration (CEA) conference as featured experts explore available resources, innovative vote centers, and other practical steps election officials can take to ensure a safe, accessible, and secure election this fall.
Monday, May 20, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM C.T.
Virtual via Zoom
Agenda:
10:00 - 10:05 AM: Welcome
10:05 - 10:55 AM: Quick, Inexpensive Ways to Improve Your 2024 General Election
- Tommy Gong, Chief Deputy County Clerk-Recorder, Contra Costa County, California
- Michael Siegrist, Township Clerk, Canton, Michigan
- Maysa Sitar, Voter Accessibility Administrator, Denver Elections Division, Colorado
- Moderator: Judd Choate, Director of Elections, Colorado Department of State
10:55 - 11:00 AM: Break
11:00 - 11:30 AM: Sports Franchises and Elections Administrators: Partnering to Create Polling Place Access
- Scott Pioli, NFL Media Analyst
- Moderator: Tova Wang, Senior Researcher in Democratic Practice, Harvard Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation
11:30 - 11:35 AM: Break
11:35 AM - 12:25 PM: Financial Support Available to Election Administrators for 2024
- Ben Hovland, Chairman, Election Assistance Commission
- Allison Snell, Program Analyst, CISA (tentative)
- Moderator: TBD
12:25 - 12:30 PM: Wrap up
Lea Chittenden, Administrative Director, CEA