Democracy Working Group
In the aftermath of the 2020 election, the United States came dangerously close to full democratic upheaval with the January 6 insurrection and efforts to overturn election results. Were it not for the heroic actions from a handful of state and local elected officials from both parties, the outcome could have been far worse. It is imperative – and urgent – that we shore up our democratic process to withstand attacks on its legitimacy, especially as we head into the 2024 Presidential Election.
In February of 2023, the Democracy Working Group released our Democracy Playbook, which contains more than 40 specific action steps that officials should take ahead of the 2024 presidential election, highlighting the vital role state and local officials play in our elections, including where, how, and when Americans can vote. The Democracy Playbook is the culmination of nine months of meetings and conversations between elected officials and outside experts focused on maintaining free, fair, and safe elections.
View the Playbook at our interactive site or download the PDF version.
Group Co-Chairs
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Jocelyn Benson
Secretary of State, Michigan
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Adrian Fontes
Secretary of State, Arizona
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Sandra Jauregui
Assemblywoman, Nevada
Former Group Co-Chairs
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Ken Lawrence
Former Commissioner, Montgomery County, PA
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