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Futureproofing Democracy: Towards Hopeful and Achievable Elections in the US
October 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UI POLITICAL SCIENCE, JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE, CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND UI HAWK THE VOTE
In the final program of the fall series, Professor Barry Burden paints a picture of the U.S. election system and discusses ways to implement a hopeful vision for securing the integrity of its elections, building trust in the nationwide, decentralized elections system, and ensuring accessibility for all people eligible to vote. Sharing case studies and the work of scholars, pro-democracy civil society organizations, and political actors committed to a fair and robust electoral process, he explores the practical importance of increasing civic engagement, representation, and political accountability. Following Burden’s presentation and his discussion with Professor Caroline Tolbert and Johnson County Auditor Julie Persons, attendees will see how a clear-eyed, actionable, and optimistic approach can lead to stronger political norms and greater voter confidence—and how it takes a large tent coalition from all political and ideological persuasions to realize such a system.
Futureproofing Democracy
Towards Hopeful and Achievable Elections in the US
Friday, October 23, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30PM
UI Old Capitol – Senate Chambers
Reception with Free Catered Food 5-6:00 P.M.
Hosted by ICFRC Executive Director Peter Gerlach
