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Keep Our Republic’s media briefings provide journalists with insight and in-depth conversations with leading experts. These events are designed to provide perspectives on nuanced topics. Each media briefing provides context, research and analysis for the media and, in turn, the American public.
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The Congressional Role in Certifying Presidential Elections
On October 16th, 2024, featured former U.S. representatives and certification legal experts explained the new rules for certifying presidential elections under the 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act. The session provided a step-by-step guide to the certification process and Congress’s role in safeguarding the peaceful transfer of power.
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What to Expect in Michigan’s Election
This briefing provided an overview of key differences between Michigan’s election administration system and those of other battleground states. Panelists provided vital context for reporters covering the state’s electoral process.
Panelists include Tracey Brame (Cooley Law School), Ken Cockrell (former Detroit Mayor) and Jerry Kooiman (former Michigan State Representative).
What to Expect in Wisconsin’s Election
Wisconsin has an incredibly decentralized election structure. This briefing also addressed litigation. Experts provide insights into legal challenges and election administration issues the state may face.
Panelists included Former U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI), Marge Bostelmann (Wisconsin Election Commissioner), John W. Vaudreuil (former U.S. Attorney), Robert Yablon (Professor, University of Wisconsin Law School), and was moderated by Sterling Knoche (Keep Our Republic Election Attorney).
The Congressional Role in Certifying Presidential Elections
Featuring former bipartisan Congressmen and two legal experts, this briefing explained the new rules for certifying presidential elections under the 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act. The session provided a step-by-step guide to the certification process and Congress’s role in safeguarding the peaceful transfer of power.
Panelists included Former Majority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-MO), Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA), Former U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI), Former U.S. Rep. Dave Trott (R-MI) and others.
Media Briefing: National Experts on What to Know About Election Security and CISA
This timely event brought together leading national experts on election administration, national security and diplomacy to assess what recent changes at CISA mean for election security in 2025 and beyond.
Speakers were Al Schmidt, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Suzanne Spaulding, Senior Advisor for Homeland Security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and former Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate at DHS; and Ambassador Deborah McCarthy, Board Member of Keep Our Republic and veteran U.S. diplomat.
What to Expect in the Upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
On the eve of the April 2025 statewide election, Keep Our Republic Wisconsin advisory board members and local election officials discussed the state’s electoral landscape following the 2024 election and changes in election law.
Experts shared insights into how election officials are preparing, as well as broader trends in election administration in Wisconsin.
Recap and Analysis of the Wisconsin April Election
This briefing highlighted several significant developments from the April election, including record-breaking voter turnout statewide, updates from the Wisconsin Election Commission, ballot shortages in Milwaukee driven by overwhelming participation, power outages that impacted voting in Northern Wisconsin, and the remarkable resilience and effectiveness of local election officials in navigating and overcoming these challenges.
Threat Assessment and Recap from the Frontlines of
Election Day
This media briefing featured election officials from key swing states who shared how the 2024 election was successfully carried out despite major challenges, including misinformation, legal threats, and even bomb threats. They highlighted the safeguards in place and provided firsthand perspectives on how election officials helped ensure a smooth, secure election.