Modernizing Elections in the US

The video discusses the outdated voting system in the US, highlighting the low voter turnout and barriers faced by voters. It emphasizes the role of local election officials and the challenges they face, such as lack of technology and resources. The speaker advocates for modernizing the election process by using technology and training local officials. Successful examples of modernization are shared, and a call to action is made for sustained investment and participation to improve the voting system.

What outdated technology is still commonly used in the US election system?

• Email

• Fax machines

• Tablets

• Smartphones

What is the speaker's mission regarding the US election system?

• To centralize the election process

• To reduce the number of candidates on the ballot

• To modernize the election system by working with local election officials

• To increase the number of polling stations

What challenge did Kat and Marie face in providing voting information?

• Lack of voter registration forms

• No access to social media

• Inability to create a website due to budget and expertise constraints

• Difficulty in recruiting volunteers

How many counties in the US had no voting information online at the time?

• 500

• 1500

• 966

• 2000

What role do local election officials play in the US election system?

• They are responsible for counting votes only

• They manage the day-to-day operations of elections

• They create election laws

• They oversee national election campaigns

What is one of the main reasons for low civic engagement according to the speaker?

• Lack of interest in politics

• Complexity and barriers in the voting system

• Too many candidates

• High voter registration fees

What kind of investment does the speaker advocate for modernizing elections?

• Investment in new voting machines only

• Significant, sustained, long-term investment

• Short-term funding

• Investment in advertising

What is the purpose of the Ballot Information Project?

• To promote specific candidates

• To increase voter registration fees

• To create a centralized database of key voting information

• To reduce the number of polling stations

What transformation did mRelief achieve in government services?

• Eliminated the need for applications

• Reduced the number of government employees

• Transitioned from paper-based applications to a text message process

• Increased the length of application forms

What is the speaker's call to action for the audience?

• To join efforts in modernizing the election system

• To ignore the current election system

• To reduce the number of voters

• To focus on other areas of government