Election protection for 2026
Lisa Whelan
Executive Director, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement
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Friday, August 21, 2026 | 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church, Waveland Hall
4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
** in-person event **
In the era of disinformation and attacks on marginalized communities, there is nothing more important than ensuring every voter is able to exercise their right to vote and our elections are protected. Deceive (conspiracy theories), Disrupt (intimidation and manipulation), and Deny (overturning results) are the election strategies of authoritarianism. How do we overcome those strategies, protect our elections and the right to vote, and defend our democracy? Join us for this important Crossroads conversation and how you can and must be part of the solution.
You may make your reservation to attend in-person (with lunch) by clicking on the "Register Now" button. There is no cost to attend, but we must have your reservation to ensure there is enough seating for everyone.
If you have any issues registering, please email info@interfaithallianceiowa.org or call 515.279.8715.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER | Lisa Whelan is the Executive Director of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (Iowa CCI), a statewide community organizing group that celebrates a long and rich history of putting people before politics, polluters, and profits. CCI has been working closely with Interfaith Alliance of Iowa and other democracy defense organizations to bring Iowa into the Election Safeguard Response Network, a coalition of organizations at the forefront of identifying, planning for, and responding to those trying to undermine our elections. Lisa has been a CCI organizer and staffer since 2002.
Crossroads is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines.