Election Security: What New York State Can Do To Ensure Safe And Secure Elections

A Virtual Town Hall recorded on Monday, April 13th, 2026, with Derek Tisler, Counsel and Manager, Elections and Government, The Brennan Center for Justice, and special guest State Senator Kristin Gonzalez. 

Links: 

Derek Tisler's PowerPoint: http://www.lizkrueger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PPT-Election-Security-4_13_26.pptx 

Brennan Center Resources: 

https://www.brennancenter.org/about-us 

The Trump Administration’s Campaign to Undermine the Next Election: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/trump-administrations-campaign-undermine-next-election 

Sending ICE to Polling Places Is Illegal: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/sending-ice-polling-places-illegal 

Laws Protecting Voters and Election Workers from Intimidation: https://www.brennancenter.org/series/laws-protecting-voters-and-election-workers-intimidation 

New York Election Information: 

Know Your Rights: https://elections.ny.gov/know-your-rights 

Election Security: https://elections.ny.gov/election-security 

Election Hotline Guide: https://ag.ny.gov/election-hotline-guide 

New York - Election Protection: https://866ourvote.org/state/new-york/ (866-OUR-VOTE) 

New York City Board of Elections: https://vote.nyc/