How the midterm elections could get derailed
Summary
Ahead of the 2024 midterms, election officials in North Carolina and Detroit discuss heightened security measures, including bulletproofing facilities and personal protection, to counter threats and misinformation. Constitutional law expert Ned Foley analyzes potential post-election risks, such as federal interference with ballot certification and delays in seating new Congress members, while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining the chain of custody for ballots.
Topics discussed
Sponsor and show introduction
Preview of election security and legal risks
Historical context of election violence
Durham County's physical security upgrades
Detroit's election facility security measures
Response to armed poll watchers proposal
Personal security for election officials
Combating misinformation with transparency
Segment transition and sponsor break
DOJ statements on election interference
Feasibility of federal ballot seizure
Importance of ballot chain of custody
Risks of delayed election certification
Federal role in blocking state certification
January 3rd House seating and speaker vote
Promoting other election coverage and monitors
Show credits and sign-off
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