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Election Anxiety: What could possibly go wrong...or right?
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For nearly two years, we’ve heard about potential plans to disrupt the Nov. 3 midterm elections. These threats are serious, and they have raised real anxiety among voters. Two‑thirds of U.S. adults expressed concern in a July Gallup poll about political pressure on elections — ranging from mishandled ballots to voter intimidation at polling places.

This Hot Topics program will tackle those concerns head-on — exploring the scenarios that keep many of us awake at night while also highlighting the national work underway to safeguard the vote.

More than 300 organizations, including the League of Women Voters, are part of a national Election Protection network dedicated to ensuring that every eligible voter will be able to cast a ballot and that ballot will be counted. It’s the largest nonpartisan voter protection program in the country, and they’re actively seeking volunteers for different roles. We’ll also look at the possibility of record turnout and voter‑driven change — a moment when people of all parties stand together for what they believe in.

At its core, this Hot Topics is about resolve — empowering voters, defending democracy and moving forward without fear or hesitation. This election may be a test, but the League of Women Voters has been tested before — and we’ve overcome challenges.

Panelists

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Laudi Campo

Laudi Campo, Florida state director, Hispanic Federation

Laudi Campo is Florida state director of the Hispanic Federation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the Hispanic community.

Campo has played a prominent leadership role in the federation’s Florida operations and is a recognized community service and civic engagement leader.

Originally from Morovis, Puerto Rico, she has successfully served as the communications specialist for the Puerto Rico Senate, as the public relations director of the City of Vega Alta in Puerto Rico, and as an aide to the Orlando District 2 Commissioner.

Campo holds a bachelor’s degree in arts and communications with a minor in public relations from the University of Puerto Rico.

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Nick Shannin

Nick Shannin, General Counsel, Orange County Supervisor of Election

Founder of the Shannin Law Firm, Nick Shannin is a board-certified appellate specialist. He is a past chair of the Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section and has been named to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame and the “Top 100 Attorneys in Florida” by SuperLawyers.

Shannin is a certified circuit, appellate, and federal court mediator and has frequently represented attorneys and clients as an attorneys’ fee expert. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida and his bachelor’s degree from Rice University.

Shannin has served as president of both the Orange County Bar Association and its Legal Aid Society. He is also an election law expert and currently serves as general counsel to the Orange County Supervisor of Election.

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