Elections are fundamental to the democratic process, but making elections work in the 21st century is becoming more and more complicated. While there are newer technologies for making the process more efficient, there are also new vulnerabilities and challenges.
In the wake of the January 6th attack on the Capitol and the effort to prevent the counting of electoral college ballots for the 2020 presidential election, reforming the Electoral Count Act of 1887 has become a priority for policymakers who think the law is unclear and vulnerable to misuse.
To dive deeper into the topic, check out this Prolegis Briefing:
- https://www.prolegis.com/briefings/reforming-the-electoral-count-act
