[LWVNM Action] How state leaders can secure elections

[Paul Stokes]

Agreed.  The threat of violence and its effects are difficult to evaluate.  But it’s hard to imagine that they could actually change election outcomes.

Paul

> On Jul 24, 2025, at 10:23 AM, Richard Mason via Action <action at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
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> I think NM is in pretty good shape on this, but doesn't hurt to check.
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> Dick Mason
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> From: Derek Tisler <tislerd at brennan.law.nyu.edu>
> To: polirich at aol.com <polirich at aol.com>
> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 08:00:34 AM MDT
> Subject: How state leaders can secure elections
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> Dear Dick, 
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> The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization committed to defending American democracy. Last week, we published A State Agenda for Election Security and Resiliency <https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/policy-solutions/state-agenda-election-security-and-resiliency>, a report that provides state leaders with concrete steps they can take to improve the cybersecurity and physical security of their election systems and build the resilient election infrastructure that our democracy needs. 
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> Our recommendations include: 
> Form a state interagency working group on election security 
> Pass and enforce laws to protect election workers from threats and doxing 
> Provide reliable funding to replace voting machines when needed 
> Train and educate law enforcement officers on election law, including the rules around police intervention 
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> The 2024 election demonstrated that American democracy can withstand significant challenges when state and local leaders work together. However, threats to election processes continue. And state leadership has become more critical than ever. 
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> You can read our report here <https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/policy-solutions/state-agenda-election-security-and-resiliency>. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.  
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> Sincerely, 
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> Derek Tisler
> Counsel and Manager 
> Brennan Center Elections and Government Program 
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