“Nauseously Optimistic”: The 2026 Vote Through A Legal Lens

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How are experts feeling about the coming election? Veteran election attorney Jerry Goldfeder, for one, quotes Sen. Raphael Warnock: he’s feeling “nauseously optimistic.” Jerry joins Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush for a master class on election law, voter confidence, and how communities can help protect the democratic process.

He also stresses that the election cycle won’t end on November 3rd, and neither will the need for vigilance. Jerry’s message: vote early, stay informed, and support the people who make elections work – or become one yourself!

About our guest:

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