Tiana Epps-Johnson: What's needed to bring the US voting system into the 21st century

The video discusses the outdated voting system in the US, highlighting the low voter turnout and the challenges faced by local election officials. It emphasizes the need for modernization through technology and training, showcasing successful efforts like the creation of online resources for voters. The speaker calls for significant investment and participation to transform the election system and improve civic engagement.

What is one of the main reasons for low voter turnout in the US according to the speaker?

• Too many candidates

• Complex voting procedures

• Outdated voting technology

• Lack of interest in politics

Who are Kat and Marie in the context of the speaker's work?

• Voter registration volunteers

• Local election officials

• Technology developers

• Political candidates

What is one of the challenges faced by local election officials like Kat and Marie?

• Overwhelming number of candidates

• Too many volunteers

• Insufficient training in modern tools

• Lack of voter interest

What solution does the speaker propose to help local election officials better serve voters?

• Simplifying the voting process

• Increasing the number of polling stations

• Providing modern tools and training

• Reducing the number of elections

What was the impact of the website template created for election officials?

• Eliminated the need for polling stations

• Reduced the number of candidates

• Provided easy access to voting information

• Increased voter turnout by 50%

How did the Ballot Information Project help voters in 2016?

• By increasing the number of polling stations

• By reducing the number of candidates

• By providing information about candidates and referenda

• By simplifying the voting process

What is the speaker's view on the current state of technology for voting?

• It is outdated and needs modernization

• It is only suitable for local elections

• It is adequate and needs no change

• It is too advanced for most voters

What does the speaker believe is necessary for modernizing the election system?

• More political candidates

• Fewer elections

• Significant, sustained investment

• Short-term projects

What role do organizations like mRelief play in government transformation?

• They simplify complex processes

• They increase the number of candidates

• They reduce voter turnout

• They eliminate the need for elections

What is the speaker's call to action at the end of the talk?

• To join the effort in modernizing elections

• To simplify the voting process

• To increase the number of polling stations

• To reduce the number of elections