From poll‑worker shortages to new federal proposals, 2026 could test election systems
From poll‑worker shortages to new federal proposals, 2026 could test election systems  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Tue Mar 03 2026
Description: Election offices are heading into 2026 with real pressure on staffing, administration, and public confidence. New proposals at the federal level could add to the workload as local officials prepare for a complex election cycle. We break down the biggest challenges with Donald Palmer, Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.