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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
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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

Isaac Cramer
Ethics & Leadership

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Isaac Cramer

South Carolina election official and Taylor Swift fan discusses the need for federal funding for elections, community outreach and the importance of poll workers

Adrian Fontes
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Meet the Faces of Democracy: Adrian Fontes

Marine turned Arizona’s secretary of state discusses his love of running elections, the threats posed by AI and his passion for mariachi

Amy Burgans riding a horse
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Meet the Faces of Democracy: Amy Burgans

Nevada Republican and U.S. Army veteran discusses voter engagement, mail-in voting and running elections

Tate Fall
Ethics & Leadership

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Tate Fall

Georgia election official and Auburn sports fan talks about federal funding for elections, building trust with voters and transparency