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SUMMARY:Michigan Elections: Local control\, national scrutiny\, and public trust
DESCRIPTION:.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe\, .embed-container object\, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Presented by the Center for Democracy & Civic Empowerment and the Ford School of Public Policy \nA bipartisan conversation on Michigan election security\, safeguards\, and public trust with the Democracy Defense Foundation. \nAs part of the University of Michigan’s Democracy Week\, join the Ford School for a bipartisan conversation with the Michigan leadership team of the Democracy Defense Foundation on election security\, public trust\, and democratic participation. \nThe discussion will feature former Michigan Governors John Engler and James J. Blanchard\, former U.S. Representative Michael D. Bishop\, and former Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry\, Jr. Their work with the Democracy Defense Foundation focuses on strengthening public understanding of the transparency\, safety\, security\, and validity of the electoral process. The conversation will explore Michigan’s history of secure elections\, the safeguards already in place to protect election outcomes\, and the role of bipartisan dialogue in defending democratic institutions. \nTimed with Constitution Day and the broader U-M Democracy Week initiative\, the event comes as Michigan prepares for the 2026 elections and as absentee voting and campus voter engagement efforts begin. Voter registration and election information resources will be available.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/michigan-elections-local-control-national-scrutiny-and-public-trust/
CATEGORIES:Ford Policy Talks,Ford School Events
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