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Meet the Faces of Democracy: Spenser Mestel
Democracy

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Spenser Mestel

Former New York City poll worker, elections journalist, and adventure junkie shares his experiences from a decade of working the polls and voting while living abroad.

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Derek Bowens
Democracy

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Derek Bowens

Long time North Carolina election official discusses the importance of community outreach and the implementation of physical security infrastructure in his office.

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Tommy Gong
Democracy

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Tommy Gong

Woman standing next to a motorcycle
Ethics & Leadership

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Kim Wyman

Former Washington secretary of state and CISA senior advisor discusses the preparedness of election administrators and the importance of federal election funding

Julie Wise
Ethics & Leadership

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Julie Wise

Nonpartisan head of elections in Seattle shares how ‘radical transparency’ measures like web cams and Plexiglass walls help build trust in elections

Bill Gates (but not that Bill Gates)
Ethics & Leadership

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Bill Gates

Republican on the Maricopa County, Ariz., Board of Supervisors discusses the humans behind elections and why now is the time to serve as a poll worker

Maggie Toulouse Oliver
Ethics & Leadership

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Maggie Toulouse Oliver

New Mexico secretary of state and sci-fi fan discusses election misconceptions and combatting AI concerns in election administration

Nedra Cooper
Ethics & Leadership

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Nedra Cooper

Poll worker turned trainer of other poll workers explains what keeps her motivated to support voting rights and democracy

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