Which states have the strongest election policies? And what can they teach us about how elections should really be run?

R Street Institute’s Chris McIsaac joins Defending Ideas to discuss a new 50-state election scorecard. The ranking judges states on 18 policies, including voter registration, voter verification, how lists are maintained, early voting, and vote-by-mail. McIsaac also dives into how ballots are counted, what happens during audits, and what sets Utah and other top ranking states apart.

The conversation with host Nic Dunn also covers hot button topics like AI-generated deepfakes, election misinformation, and why it’s better for states to run elections instead of the federal government.

Show Notes:
The R Street Institute’s Election Policy 50-State Scorecard

Election Policy Landscape Stabilizes as Midterms Approach: Series Introduction

Election Policy Landscape Stabilizes as Midterms Approach—Part 1: Citizenship Verification

Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, equipping listeners to become more effective champions of sound principle and good policy. Visit defendingideas.org.