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Who runs elections best? A 50-state ranking | Chris McIsaac

Podcast: Defending Ideas · Sutherland Institute

Opublikowano: 2026-10-13

Which states have the strongest election policies? And what can they teach us about how elections should really be run? R Street Institute's Chris McIsaac joins Defending Ideas to discuss a new 50-state election scorecard. The ranking judges states on 18 policies, including voter registration, voter verification, how lists are maintained, early voting, and vote-by-mail. McIsaac also dives into how ballots are counted, what happens during audits, and what sets Utah and other top ranking states apart. The conversation with host Nic Dunn also covers hot button topics like AI-generated deepfakes, election misinformation, and why it's better...