Election security has become a contentious issue. Trust in elections is high in Utah but declining nationally. Rhetorical attacks on voting and electoral outcomes have prompted death threats against local election officials, leading to burnout among experienced election leaders.

The Election Trust Forum will bring together election officials, policy makers, civic leaders, and state and national experts to discuss election security and public trust. Help us ensure elections remain trusted – and trustworthy – in Utah and beyond.

Location

Scott C. Keller Business Building, Utah Valley University

Date & Time

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 8-11:30 AM

Agenda

Breakfast // Atrium Room KB 400
8:00 am Light breakfast served

Welcome // Room KB 401 & 403
8:30 am Welcome: Justin Jones, Herbert Institute
8:40 am Opening Remarks: Utah LG Deidre Henderson

Plenary Panel // Room KB 401 & 403
8:45 am Plenary Panel: Supporting Election Administrators
Moderator: Justin Jones, Herbert Institute
Idaho Sec. of State Phil McGrane
Ryan Cowley, Utah Elections Division
Sen. Mike McKell, Utah Senator

9:45 am // Break
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Breakouts // 10:00 am

Breakout Panel #1 : What Do Utahns Think About Elections?
Room KB 404
Moderator: Alan Parry, Herbert Institute
Scott Warren, SNF Agora Institute
Derek Monson, Sutherland Institute

Breakout Panel #2: Media Reporting and Election Trust
Room KB 405
Moderator: Boyd Matheson, KSL Newsradio
Lauren Gustus, Salt Lake Tribune
Doug Wilks, Deseret News

Breakout Panel #3: Election Reforms to Build Security and Trust
Room KB 401 & 402
Moderator: Nic Dunn, Sutherland Institute
Charles Stewart III, MIT
Tyler Fisher, Unite America
John Fortier, AEI

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10:45 am // Break
Additional refreshments added to Atrium area

Plenary Presentation // Room KB 401 & 403
11:00 am Plenary Presentation: Election Trust
Stan Lockhart
Josh Daniels

Closing // Room KB 401 & 403
11:20 am Closing Remarks
Scott Warren, SNF Agora Institute

PARKING

Park in UVU Parking Lot M26 just east of the Keller Business Building. This lot is east of the round-about as you enter UVU’s Campus. Enter the East doors of the Keller Building. Take the elevator to the fourth floor.

Directional Signage for parking and walking path signs will be available.