Mechanics of Democracy Lab hosted its fifth AI + Elections Clinic Bootcamp

On April 6th, the Mechanics of Democracy Lab hosted its fifth AI + Elections Clinic Bootcamp, hosted at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The bootcamp brought together election officials from across the state, offering a full day of hands-on learning and thoughtful discussion centered on the role of AI in the election process.

The biggest focus on the day was centralized on a broad question: how can AI help you navigate your daily work in election offices?

Throughout the bootcamp, participants engaged in conversations around the ethical implications of AI, explored the challenges currently facing election offices, and worked collaboratively to identify practical, implementable solutions, thanks to our leads TJ Pyche, Ready for Tuesday, Michael Moore, Arizona Secretary of State’s Office, and Dr. Allison Lester, Arizona State University/Mechanics of Democracy Laboratory. Sessions emphasized applied learning—moving beyond theory to test how AI tools can be integrated into existing workflows in ways that are both effective and responsible.

As this wraps up the fifth AI + Elections Clinic Bootcamp, one thing has remained clear: meaningful progress happens when election officials are given the space, tools, and support to explore new technologies together.

Our bootcamps are meant to give these officials the space to learn and build a community of well-equipped election offices across the country who can navigate the future of democratic processes.