Join Volunteer Blue at a special Zoom session, **Safeguarding the Midterms: Republican Threats to the ’26 Elections and What We Can Do About It** at 5 p.m ET/2pm PT on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Marc Elias and John Bisognano will share their insight on the nefarious ways in which Republicans are trying to tamper with voting rights, how Democrats are fighting back inside and outside the courts, the implications for the 2026 midterms, and what we all can do about it. The event will include Q&A from participants. Marc Elias is the Firm Chair of Elias Law Group, a mission-driven firm committed to helping Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change. Marc is a nationally recognized authority and expert in campaign finance, voting rights, redistricting law, and litigation. Marc is also the founder of Democracy Docket, the leading platform for progressive advocacy and information about voting rights, elections, redistricting and democracy. Bisognano is president of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee and a veteran of the Obama White House, Democratic National Committee, and multiple presidential campaigns. Thanks to the **event co-sponsors: All In for NC, Blue Voter Guide, Commit to Democracy, Dem Cast, Field Team 6, Grassroots Democrats HQ, New Yorkers for Democracy, Swing Left Maricopa County. Third Act!**

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