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Issues Potentially Affecting the 2022 Midterm Elections
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Issues Potentially Affecting the 2022 Midterm Elections

This CAP memo outlines how to address challenges affecting the 2022 elections.

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As states begin to administer this year’s general elections, election officials and electoral systems face various potential issues affecting the ability to carry out free and fair elections. This memo outlines ways to address some of the challenges potentially affecting the 2022 elections.

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William Roberts

Senior Vice President, Rights and Justice

Greta Bedekovics

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Adam Conner

Vice President, Technology Policy

Erin Simpson

Former Director, Technology Policy

Michael Sozan

Senior Fellow

Alex Tausanovitch

Former Senior Fellow

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