States Need to Collaborate to Prevent Election Chaos, George Mason's Jaffer Says

The transcript discusses the breakdown of an app used in the Iowa caucuses, highlighting the challenges of using technology in elections. It raises concerns about potential election manipulation by nation states and emphasizes the need for collaboration between states and the federal government to secure elections.

What was the main issue with the election process in Iowa as discussed in the first section?

• Voter turnout was too high

• An app failure in transmitting results

• Ballots were lost in transit

• A lack of voting machines

What historical voting issue was mentioned as a reason for moving to digital ballots?

• Low voter registration

• Long lines at polling stations

• Hanging chads from punchcard ballots

• Inaccurate voter lists

What is a significant concern when using technology in elections?

• Lack of voter education

• Cybersecurity challenges

• High cost of technology

• Limited internet access

What is the proposed solution to defend against nation-state attacks on elections?

• Increasing the number of polling stations

• Reducing the number of elections

• Using only paper ballots

• Creating alliances for information sharing

Who is leading the effort to create a collective defense system for elections?

• The President

• The Secretary of State

• Chris Krebs at DHS

• The Federal Election Commission