57: So You Want to Know About Voting? with Supervisor of Elections Melony Bell

Melony Bell, Supervisor of Elections for Polk County, joins Todd for an in-depth and wide-ranging interview about elections, public service, and civic engagement in Polk County. She shares her unique path into public life, from organizing a grassroots effort against a proposed private prison to serving as mayor, county commissioner, state representative, and now Supervisor of Elections. Their discussion covers how elections actually work behind the scenes, including voter registration, signature verification, the role of the canvassing board, election security, early voting, and vote-by-mail safeguards. Listeners also hear about initiatives underway in Polk County to strengthen election security and voter access, from technology upgrades and mobile polling to expanded outreach efforts aimed at students, veterans, and first-time voters. Along the way, Todd and Melony reflect on their shared experience in public service and what it takes to protect election integrity while ensuring every eligible voter has a voice. Learn more about Polk County Elections at PolkElections.gov.Learn more about Todd's Podcast at ToddDantzler.com.Click here to text Todd!