Projects

Based in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, MODL collaborates with units from across the University to establish groundbreaking programs including:

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Mechanics of Democracy Laboratory Prospectus 2026

Equipping election officials and experts with tools and knowledge to improve the quality of democratic processes

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AI + Elections Bootcamp Partnership Information

Projects

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Arizona PBS AZVotesForum: What Counts

MODL participated in Arizona Horizon’s AZVotesForum: What Counts—a special half-hour discussion on election reform hosted by Ted Simons on Arizona PBS.

AI + Elections: A different Mindset, A new skillset and a growing toolset

Advancing Election Innovation: Training for Election Officials, Research and Inovation, Public Education, A First of its Kind Approach, Addressing Opportunities and Risks