In this final episode of Beyond the Ballot we take a look at the demographic shifts shaping the 2024 U.S. elections, with a focus on Georgia's evolving political landscape. Our special guest, Dr. Joshua Meddaugh, Chair of the Social Sciences Department at Clayton State University and President of the Georgia Political Science Association, breaks down how Georgia has transformed from a blue to a red state to a swing state in the last 50 years. He explores the impact of race, religion, and identity on these shifts and why suburban voters are crucial in this election. Plus, we look at how demographic trends nationwide are reshaping political norms and the rise of purple states across the country.

In the seventh episode of Beyond the Ballot we discuss the issue of voter suppression with David Becker, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research. Becker sheds light on contemporary instances of current voter suppression as well as examples of voting rights expansion in the last fifty years, and asks if the 1965 Voting Rights Act needs an update.

The sixth episode of Beyond the Ballot discusses election security. Our guest, Justin Levitt, Professor of Law at Loyola Marymount University and former White House Senior Policy Adviser for Democracy and Voting Rights, discusses common election security myths, the role of technology and disinformation, on voter trust, and how the U.S. 2024 election is shaping up to be the most secure yet.