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2026 Carter-Baker Annual Election Conference: Reflections on Electoral Resilience

When

December 11, 2026 9:30am – 4:00pm EST

Where

Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, Cecil B. Day Chapel
453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE
Atlanta, Ga. 30307

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà and will co-host their sixth annual elections conference on Dec. 11 at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà in Atlanta.

This year’s conference will focus on lessons learned from the 2026 mid-term election cycle as well as forward-looking recommendations to support electoral resilience in the 2028 presidential election cycle. Conversations will examine the enduring challenges of contested elections in the United States and consider bipartisan solutions for safeguarding electoral integrity. Stay tuned for updates on speakers, themes, and additional details.

Register

Admissions: Free event open to the media and public with both in-person and livestream registration available. .

Background

The Baker Institute for Public Policy and Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà have cooperated since 2020 to organize annual convenings that build on the legacy of the 2004 Commission on Federal Election Reform led by President Jimmy Carter and Secretary James A. Baker, III to provide bipartisan recommendations for electoral reform in the United States. The Baker Institute Presidential Elections Program provides nonpartisan, data-driven analysis of U.S. presidential campaigns and electoral dynamics. Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ’s Democracy Program advances democratic elections and participatory governance around the world. Together, they provide diverse perspectives on some of the most pressing challenges facing American democracy. This partnership offers a trusted forum for developing practical, consensus-driven solutions to the nation’s most critical electoral challenges.