Michelle M. Shafer
@michelleshafer.bsky.social
Election Geek | Election Technology, Communications, and Research | Managing Principal, @MagentaSageLLC.bsky.social | Exec Director, @ElectionTechEd.bsky.social |
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Excellent @electionline.bsky.social Weekly article, conferences, and report from @caltechlcssp.bsky.social's @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social & @washupolisci.bsky.social's Betsy Sinclair. Great work, and great people to work with!
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In the newser this week, “Turning the Tide on Turnover,” a new report from @issueonereform.bsky.social . That, plus so much more (no really, there’s a lot) election news and information: electionline.org/electionline...
electionline Weekly - electionline
electionline.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
In the newser this week, “Turning the Tide on Turnover,” a new report from @issueonereform.bsky.social . That, plus so much more (no really, there’s a lot) election news and information: electionline.org/electionline...
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New from @caltech.edu Professor @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social, Co-Director of @caltechlcssp.bsky.social on his #ElectionScienceFieldNotes Substack:
Can the Feds Actually Run U.S. Elections?🔸️Is this idle chatter or an actual threat?
Read & subscribe here: electionscience.substack.com/p/can-the-fe...
Can the Feds Actually Run U.S. Elections?🔸️Is this idle chatter or an actual threat?
Read & subscribe here: electionscience.substack.com/p/can-the-fe...
Can the Feds actually run U.S. Elections?
During a podcast, President Trump recently said, “The federal government should get involved” in running elections." Is this idle chatter or an actual threat?
electionscience.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
New from @caltech.edu Professor @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social, Co-Director of @caltechlcssp.bsky.social on his #ElectionScienceFieldNotes Substack:
Can the Feds Actually Run U.S. Elections?🔸️Is this idle chatter or an actual threat?
Read & subscribe here: electionscience.substack.com/p/can-the-fe...
Can the Feds Actually Run U.S. Elections?🔸️Is this idle chatter or an actual threat?
Read & subscribe here: electionscience.substack.com/p/can-the-fe...
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Today I'm releasing probably the most important scholarly thing I've ever worked on - a report based on talking with 144 people about why they don't vote or only vote regularly, and on what needs to be done to build a democracy that can include everyone.
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please share!
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please share!
February 4, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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If you've been following along with our precinct project work, you may have already seen that we've uploaded four more states to our 2024 precinct-level dataset! Louisiana, Idaho, Hawaii, and Wyoming are now live. You can find the full dataset on our GitHub: buff.ly/gxPObXI
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
If you've been following along with our precinct project work, you may have already seen that we've uploaded four more states to our 2024 precinct-level dataset! Louisiana, Idaho, Hawaii, and Wyoming are now live. You can find the full dataset on our GitHub: buff.ly/gxPObXI
Great report on some fantastic work which I am proud to have been a part w/ @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social, @caltechlcssp.bsky.social & Betsy Sinclair @washupolisci.bsky.social. Read "Building Trust and Capacity to Protect U.S. Elections: Key Insights from the 2025 Election Integrity Conferences"!
In case you missed it, you can download our latest report from @caltech.edu's @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social & @washupolisci.bsky.social's Betsy Sinclair at the link in the
@electionline.bsky.social article as well as on our website: protectingtheelection.us/conference.
@electionline.bsky.social article as well as on our website: protectingtheelection.us/conference.
February 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Great report on some fantastic work which I am proud to have been a part w/ @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social, @caltechlcssp.bsky.social & Betsy Sinclair @washupolisci.bsky.social. Read "Building Trust and Capacity to Protect U.S. Elections: Key Insights from the 2025 Election Integrity Conferences"!
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Watch today's episode of #ElectionScienceOfficeHours with Host @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social - Beyond the Hype: A Research Driven Look at Claims About New Voting - with guests Georgia Tech's @mikespecter.com & Delaney Gomen - on the @caltechlcssp.bsky.social's YouTube channel: youtu.be/tbL1dlFT0NM.
January 29, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Watch today's episode of #ElectionScienceOfficeHours with Host @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social - Beyond the Hype: A Research Driven Look at Claims About New Voting - with guests Georgia Tech's @mikespecter.com & Delaney Gomen - on the @caltechlcssp.bsky.social's YouTube channel: youtu.be/tbL1dlFT0NM.
Fantastic episode @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social & @mikespecter.com! Many people were talking about it in DC at the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) & National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) conferences. Great job!
Catch the latest episode of #ElectionScienceOfficeHours with host @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social and guests @mikespecter.com & Delaney Gomen from Georgia Tech!
Listen to Episode 29 on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3iOqStg...
And Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Listen to Episode 29 on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3iOqStg...
And Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
February 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Fantastic episode @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social & @mikespecter.com! Many people were talking about it in DC at the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) & National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) conferences. Great job!
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Great piece by @michelleshafer.bsky.social on the new ETEF was published in today's edition of @electionline.bsky.social Weekly:
Introducing the Election Technology Education Fund
Bolstering trust & confidence in elections by advancing education, research, and outreach
By Michelle M. Shafer
Introducing the Election Technology Education Fund
Bolstering trust & confidence in elections by advancing education, research, and outreach
By Michelle M. Shafer
In the news this week, introducing the Election Technology Education Fund @electionteched.bsky.social. That, plus so much more election news and information: electionline.org/electionline...
electionline Weekly - electionline
electionline.org
January 29, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Great piece by @michelleshafer.bsky.social on the new ETEF was published in today's edition of @electionline.bsky.social Weekly:
Introducing the Election Technology Education Fund
Bolstering trust & confidence in elections by advancing education, research, and outreach
By Michelle M. Shafer
Introducing the Election Technology Education Fund
Bolstering trust & confidence in elections by advancing education, research, and outreach
By Michelle M. Shafer
#ElectionGeeks: This will be a really interesting conversation on voting system usability and accessibility between @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social & Georgia Tech's @mikespecter.com, including discussion on Professor Specter's latest research.
Wed, 1/28 at 11am Pacific: “Beyond the Hype: A Research Driven Look at Claims About New Voting Technology” #ElectionScienceOfficeHours Host @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social, @caltech.edu & guest Georgia Tech's @mikespecter.com. Register: caltech.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
#ElectionGeeks: This will be a really interesting conversation on voting system usability and accessibility between @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social & Georgia Tech's @mikespecter.com, including discussion on Professor Specter's latest research.
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New real-world field study *inoculating* against misinformation in live social media scroll feeds out in Harvard Misinfo Review @misinforeview.bsky.social
We targeted +375k users with a short ad on Insta using a novel quasi-experimental method (1/3)
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/preb...
We targeted +375k users with a short ad on Insta using a novel quasi-experimental method (1/3)
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/preb...
January 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM
New real-world field study *inoculating* against misinformation in live social media scroll feeds out in Harvard Misinfo Review @misinforeview.bsky.social
We targeted +375k users with a short ad on Insta using a novel quasi-experimental method (1/3)
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/preb...
We targeted +375k users with a short ad on Insta using a novel quasi-experimental method (1/3)
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/preb...
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Judge dismisses TX lawsuit over ballot numbering, threat to secrecy; Judge says VA violated Reconstruction Era law by disenfranchising certain felons; Chester County poll book error was caused by ‘simple human error,’ investigation finds: electionline.org/news/2026/01...
Daily News - electionline
electionline.org
January 23, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Judge dismisses TX lawsuit over ballot numbering, threat to secrecy; Judge says VA violated Reconstruction Era law by disenfranchising certain felons; Chester County poll book error was caused by ‘simple human error,’ investigation finds: electionline.org/news/2026/01...
Excellent @electionline.bsky.social Weekly article, conferences, and report from @caltechlcssp.bsky.social's @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social & @washupolisci.bsky.social's Betsy Sinclair. Great work, and great people to work with!
January 22, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Excellent @electionline.bsky.social Weekly article, conferences, and report from @caltechlcssp.bsky.social's @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social & @washupolisci.bsky.social's Betsy Sinclair. Great work, and great people to work with!
Reposted by Michelle M. Shafer
LCSSP at @caltech.edu Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social and @washupolisci.bsky.social Chair Betsy Sinclair have an article in @electionline.bsky.social Weekly today. Check out "Building Trust and Capacity to Protect U.S. Elections: Key Insights from the 2025 Election Integrity Conferences":
In the newser this week, Building Trust and Capacity to Protect U.S. Elections–Key Insights from the 2025 Election Integrity Conferences from @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social and Betsy Sinclair. That, plus so much more election news and information: electionline.org/electionline...
electionline Weekly - electionline
electionline.org
January 22, 2026 at 9:05 PM
LCSSP at @caltech.edu Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social and @washupolisci.bsky.social Chair Betsy Sinclair have an article in @electionline.bsky.social Weekly today. Check out "Building Trust and Capacity to Protect U.S. Elections: Key Insights from the 2025 Election Integrity Conferences":
Reposted by Michelle M. Shafer
In the newser this week, Building Trust and Capacity to Protect U.S. Elections–Key Insights from the 2025 Election Integrity Conferences from @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social and Betsy Sinclair. That, plus so much more election news and information: electionline.org/electionline...
electionline Weekly - electionline
electionline.org
January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM
In the newser this week, Building Trust and Capacity to Protect U.S. Elections–Key Insights from the 2025 Election Integrity Conferences from @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social and Betsy Sinclair. That, plus so much more election news and information: electionline.org/electionline...
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ICYMI: The Elections Group is hosting a phenomenal panel discussion tomorrow (1/22) focused on the challenges of election funding (and what successful solutions might look like). Don't miss out! More info & registration available here:
Encouraging Innovations in Election Administration Funding - Elections Group
The challenges of election administration funding are well-known. Addressing these challenges at scale will require thinking outside the box. In 2025, Auburn University and the Election Center put…
buff.ly
January 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM
ICYMI: The Elections Group is hosting a phenomenal panel discussion tomorrow (1/22) focused on the challenges of election funding (and what successful solutions might look like). Don't miss out! More info & registration available here:
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DOGE worked with political group to probe voter rolls, Administration admits; Activists continue to push for paper ballots in GA ahead of midterms; Dallas Co. to spend $1M on education campaign ahead of switch to primary day precincts: electionline.org/news/2026/01...
Daily News - electionline
electionline.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:52 AM
DOGE worked with political group to probe voter rolls, Administration admits; Activists continue to push for paper ballots in GA ahead of midterms; Dallas Co. to spend $1M on education campaign ahead of switch to primary day precincts: electionline.org/news/2026/01...
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A new study, which draws on survey data from approximately 3,000 respondents in the United States and Canada, finds that women, on average, exhibit greater skepticism toward artificial intelligence (AI) technologies than men.
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www.caltech.edu/about/news/n...
New Study Examines Gender Differences in Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Risk
How men and women perceive the risks associated with artificial intelligence
www.caltech.edu
January 20, 2026 at 8:20 PM
A new study, which draws on survey data from approximately 3,000 respondents in the United States and Canada, finds that women, on average, exhibit greater skepticism toward artificial intelligence (AI) technologies than men.
www.caltech.edu/about/news/n...
www.caltech.edu/about/news/n...
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1/2 Today's 10/25 Protecting the Election: AI & Governance Conference recap features former Washington SOS Kim Wyman, President of Election Security & Innovation Consulting & was moderated by @caltech.edu's @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social @washupolisci.bsky.social
youtu.be/6lzCnBL7ne8?...
youtu.be/6lzCnBL7ne8?...
Keynote - Kim Wyman, President, ESI Consulting and former Washington Secretary of State
YouTube video by Linde Center for Science, Society, and Policy
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
1/2 Today's 10/25 Protecting the Election: AI & Governance Conference recap features former Washington SOS Kim Wyman, President of Election Security & Innovation Consulting & was moderated by @caltech.edu's @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social @washupolisci.bsky.social
youtu.be/6lzCnBL7ne8?...
youtu.be/6lzCnBL7ne8?...
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Today, 11/14 at 11am Pacific!
Register at the link below:
Register at the link below:
1/ The 2026 @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Election Science Office Hours slate starts on 1/14/26 w/ "Inside the 2025 @caltech.edu Election Integrity Project Conferences: Research, Risks & Real-World Implications" hosted by @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social w/ guest @washupolisci.bsky.social's Betsy Sinclair
January 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Today, 11/14 at 11am Pacific!
Register at the link below:
Register at the link below:
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Don't forget: proposals for our new grant supporting research on voter registration + list maintenance are due by Friday, January 16! Review the RFP or submit your proposal here:
Request for Proposals | MIT Election Lab
Practice-Oriented Research to Improve Voter Registration and List Maintenance
buff.ly
January 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Don't forget: proposals for our new grant supporting research on voter registration + list maintenance are due by Friday, January 16! Review the RFP or submit your proposal here:
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Protecting the Election: AI & Governance Conference recap- How AI is Changing Elections: Election Technologists
🔸️ S Derheimer Hart IterCivic
🔸️ E Smith MTX Group
🔸️ J Marcotte Turnout Rocks
🔸️ M Coutts Unisyn Voting
🔸️ T Rice WashU
🔸️ @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social
@caltech.edu
youtu.be/h4FjSM1OQWY?...
🔸️ S Derheimer Hart IterCivic
🔸️ E Smith MTX Group
🔸️ J Marcotte Turnout Rocks
🔸️ M Coutts Unisyn Voting
🔸️ T Rice WashU
🔸️ @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social
@caltech.edu
youtu.be/h4FjSM1OQWY?...
How AI is Changing Elections - Election Technologists Panel
YouTube video by Linde Center for Science, Society, and Policy
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Protecting the Election: AI & Governance Conference recap- How AI is Changing Elections: Election Technologists
🔸️ S Derheimer Hart IterCivic
🔸️ E Smith MTX Group
🔸️ J Marcotte Turnout Rocks
🔸️ M Coutts Unisyn Voting
🔸️ T Rice WashU
🔸️ @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social
@caltech.edu
youtu.be/h4FjSM1OQWY?...
🔸️ S Derheimer Hart IterCivic
🔸️ E Smith MTX Group
🔸️ J Marcotte Turnout Rocks
🔸️ M Coutts Unisyn Voting
🔸️ T Rice WashU
🔸️ @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social
@caltech.edu
youtu.be/h4FjSM1OQWY?...
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This Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026! Register today!
1/ The 2026 @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Election Science Office Hours slate starts on 1/14/26 w/ "Inside the 2025 @caltech.edu Election Integrity Project Conferences: Research, Risks & Real-World Implications" hosted by @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social w/ guest @washupolisci.bsky.social's Betsy Sinclair
January 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM
This Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026! Register today!
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The @nytimes.com best selling author of Empire of AI @karenhao.bsky.social was a keynote speaker during the Protecting the Election: AI & Governance conference at WashU, St Louis last Oct. Watch:
youtu.be/KeT-av5qaYM?...
@caltech.edu @washupolisci.bsky.social @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social
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@caltech.edu @washupolisci.bsky.social @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social
Keynote - Karen Hao
YouTube video by Linde Center for Science, Society, and Policy
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The @nytimes.com best selling author of Empire of AI @karenhao.bsky.social was a keynote speaker during the Protecting the Election: AI & Governance conference at WashU, St Louis last Oct. Watch:
youtu.be/KeT-av5qaYM?...
@caltech.edu @washupolisci.bsky.social @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social
youtu.be/KeT-av5qaYM?...
@caltech.edu @washupolisci.bsky.social @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social
This is an excellent panel of election officials! Very much worth the time to watch!
1/ Next in our Oct '25 Protecting the Election: AI & Governance conference at WashU video recap: How AI is Changing Elections: Election Officials Panel. Watch:
youtu.be/Bn6R_AdpZ_E?...
youtu.be/Bn6R_AdpZ_E?...
How AI is Changing Elections - Election Officials Panel
YouTube video by Linde Center for Science, Society, and Policy
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM
This is an excellent panel of election officials! Very much worth the time to watch!
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Spend a few minutes watching this fantastic video that the Academic Media Technologies (AMT) team at @caltech.edu put together that highlights their 2025 work to support the research, events, and people of the Caltech community. 2 @caltechlcssp.bsky.social events are shown!
youtu.be/HFd67yAzkPM?...
youtu.be/HFd67yAzkPM?...
2025 AMT Year in Review
YouTube video by CaltechAMT
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Spend a few minutes watching this fantastic video that the Academic Media Technologies (AMT) team at @caltech.edu put together that highlights their 2025 work to support the research, events, and people of the Caltech community. 2 @caltechlcssp.bsky.social events are shown!
youtu.be/HFd67yAzkPM?...
youtu.be/HFd67yAzkPM?...