Bagels & Ballots

Come for the morning bagels, stay for an informal discussion on the most pressing topics in the field of election administration and voting rights! Join Tova Wang, Director of Research Projects in Democratic Practice at the Ash Center, for an open discussion of challenges to the implementation of elections in 2026 and beyond.

For this session, you're invited to a timely conversation on the future of voting rights in America. We’ll explore the Supreme Court case that threatens the Voting Rights Act and discuss how proportional representation could serve as a modern-day “Voting Rights Act 2.0.” The discussion will draw on perspectives from those working directly in election law and democracy reform, and will conclude with an open conversation for attendees to share their own ideas and aspirations for advancing this work in their professional paths.