It’s why a bipartisan group of more than 40 former elected officials, former Cabinet secretaries, retired military officials and civic leaders have come together to form the National Council on Election Integrity. They will be running a new $20 million public education campaign highlighting the country’s ability to hold safe and secure elections and stressing that every vote counts. The effort begins with a $4 million TV and digital ad buy to run commercials, including in the battleground states, reminding people to patient, peaceful and protective of the process. It’s our democracy to protect.
Tara D. Sonenshine is former U.S. under secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs and is a fellow at The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs.