The 2023 ESRA (Election Science, Reform, and Administration) Conference was hosted by SPIA and the Department of Political Science at the Georgia Center from May 31st to June 2nd. ESRA is a unique conference that brings together both academics and practitioners (state and local election officials and representatives from the non-profit sector) to discuss and analyze vital issues related to improving the quality of elections. The three-day conference included approximately 140 attendees from across the United States who participated in twelve panels and two poster sessions. Notable appearances included keynote speaker Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and UGA political science alumnus and Georgia Secretary of State Chief Operating Officer Gabe Sterling.
