Michigan Journalists: Get Ready for Election Overtime

Michigan Journalists: Get Ready for Election Overtime. New Tools for Covering Contested Elections to be Unveiled October 9th 1:00 pm ET.

Access election law guides, court case trackers, and speaker bureau for rapid-reporting support.

Michigan (Oct. 1, 2024) – On Wednesday, October 9th, a new set of complementary tools designed to support reporting on contested elections will be unveiled by Election Reformers Network, Michiganders for Civic Resilience, and other election law experts. The “Election Overtime” project will provide journalists covering the 2024 general election with media briefings by election specialists; guides for reporting on election transparency, verification processes, and judicial procedures; and an extensive speaker bureau.  
 
WHAT: Michigan Election Overtime media briefing, including new polling data, state-specific legal resources, and cross-partisan in-state sources for election reporting (fourth in a national series).
 
WHO:

• Tonya Schuitmaker, former President Pro Tempore, Michigan Senate
• Christine Greig, former Minority Leader, Michigan House of Representatives
• Justin Roebuck, Clerk/Register, Ottawa County, Michigan
• Kevin Johnson, Executive Director, Election Reformers Network
• Heather Balas, Vice President, Election Reformers Network

 
WHEN: Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 1:00pm -2:00 pm Eastern Time
 
WHERE: Register now for the online event.

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Note: The Election Overtime Team will be your reliable support system throughout the election season.