When: Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT
What: Campaigns across the country are now entering their final push before the general election. If the events of the last few years are any indication, there are many things that can go wrong. Disinformation, social media manipulation, and foreign interference all affected the 2016 elections and will likely continue to threaten elections moving forward. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated voting procedures and led to long lines in some polling places. How should government officials and local leaders confront these challenges? How can we avoid the myriad of problems that could afflict the elections?
On July 28, Governance Studies at Brookings will host a webinar examining the potential problems in the 2020 elections. Panelists will discuss the use and impact of social media manipulation, election interference, voting obstacles, and the spread of disinformation.
Viewers can submit questions for speakers by emailing events@brookings.edu or via Twitter at @BrookingsGov or with #Election2020.