How have elections changed since 2020, and how can officials build confidence in 2024?

Elected officials can build voter trust in the election process in three key ways, said Matt Germer, director of the governance program at the R Street Institute, a free-market think tank:

1. Publicly affirm the security and integrity of American elections.
2. Use transparency and public outreach to drive public confidence.
3. Champion policy changes in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Officials shouldn’t intentionally raise the stakes during debates over election bills by implying elections wouldn’t be secure without reforms, Germer said.