2024 Election Administration and Security Preparations
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August 14, 2024
Description: Wisconsin is always a political battleground state and its election administration system is the most unique and decentralized of any state. That combination creates more focus on the details of how elections are conducted in Wisconsin. In recent years, the security of elections has also become a hot topic. We will discuss some of the basics of Wisconsin’s election administration system that every voter should know, as well as potential election security threats and the steps that election officials are taking to address them as we head into another contentious election season.
Presenter:
Michael Haas, City Attorney, City of Madison
Michael Haas has served as Madison City Attorney since May 2020. He previously worked in various legal and management positions at the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board and the Wisconsin Elections Commission, including as the first Administrator of the Elections Commission. Mike started his legal career with the law firm of Roethe Krohn Pope, LLP, where his practice focused on municipal law as well as general practice matters. Mike received his undergraduate degree in Government from Harvard University and his J.D from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
