Election Junkie
Today, I accompanied a group of 28 fourth-grade students on a tour of my local election headquarters. I’ve taken this tour at least four times, but never with anyone—adults or teens—who asked more creative or challenging questions. I’ll list some of them below. Some may strike you as amusing, in a “Kids Say the Darndest…
“A terrific investigative account of how elections really work at the local level. In a state where voter suppression continues to be a policy focus of the GOP super-majority legislature, it is eye-opening to learn how votes really count.” –Stacey Newman, former ranking Democratic member, Missouri House Elections Committee
When you vote, an unseen army of democracy defenders stands behind you. Here’s what they do. Behind the scenes in elections, legions of people are working year-round to make your vote count. You don’t see them on election day, but their work keeps American elections fair and secure. In Election Insiders, journalist Gloria Shur Bilchik…
“Gloria Bilchik makes a strong case for paying more attention to what happens behind the scenes when America votes. This work gives often unacknowledged ‘democracy defenders’ the spotlight they deserve. Essential for anyone who cares about politics.” –John P. Messmer, PhD, professor of political science, St. Louis Community College – Meramec
“This inside look at how voting works (and sometimes doesn’t) explains the processes and mechanics of what really happens when you cast your ballot. A very timely, thoroughly researched, reader-friendly—and surprisingly reassuring—guide, Bilchik’s book is indispensable for all election junkies and voters.” –Michael Robbins, historian and author of Lest We Forget: The Great War
Velma Steinman is running for President on the Democratic ballot in the 2020 Missouri presidential primary. So is Leonard Steinman III, her husband. Who knew? With one week to go before the MO presidential primary election, you may be starting to think about who to vote for. You may even have received a sample ballot…