Media placements
Athena Strategies’ President Kathy Boockvar recently spoke with multiple news outlets about the U.S. Supreme Court’s order blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting for the 2026 elections. The Supreme Court’s decision wisely rejected the attempt to implement ahead of the midterms the president’s executive order and the rule issued by the U.S. … Read more
As technology evolves, so do the challenges facing election administration and security, and one of the latest examples of this is the expanding use of drones. To address the growing concern of how drones may be used as a threat, the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections (CSSE) has created a new resource: Drones in … Read more
Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar recently spoke with Bloomberg Businessweek for an in-depth investigative report by examining how political prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are vulnerable to manipulation and could be weaponized to spread election disinformation ahead of the 2026 midterms. The investigation details how political betting platforms are rapidly gaining traction and becoming … Read more
Kathy Boockvar’s latest StateScoop op-ed, co-authored with Pam Anderson, senior adviser to the League of Conservative Election Professionals, dives into the operational toll of last-minute election changes as we rapidly approach the 2026 midterms. Boockvar and Anderson highlight an often-overlooked reality: election administration is dependent on technology, planning, and people. While public debates focus on … Read more
Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was interviewed by Liz Landers for a PBS NewsHour feature examining recently identified cybersecurity threats ahead of the midterm elections. The piece centers on a report from the cybersecurity firm Check Point, covering topics ranging from credential theft to artificial intelligence (AI) to foreign interference. Boockvar cautioned in her conversation … Read more
Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was recently interviewed by Votebeat regarding a proposed new rule issued by the U.S. Postal Service. This rule attempts to carry out a portion of the Trump administration’s 2026 elections executive order — purporting to federalize mail ballot eligibility determinations ahead of the midterms, in violation of the U.S. Constitution … Read more
More than 100 former NASA astronauts have joined forces to form Astronauts for America (AFA), a new nonprofit dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions and governance. The organization draws its membership from across the political spectrum; Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike share the view that the foundations of American democracy require active defense. AFA’s formation reflects … Read more
The personal data of millions of American voters sits at the center of an escalating legal and political battle. In their latest commentary for StateScoop, Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar and John Lindback, a fellow at the Institute for Responsive Government, examine what is at stake — and why the outcome matters for every American. … Read more
Kathy Boockvar was recently featured in The New York Times and The Hill discussing the ripple effects and practical implications of the Supreme Court’s recent Louisiana v. Callais redistricting decision. While much of the national conversation has focused on the legal and political implications, Kathy highlighted what often receives far less attention: when election maps … Read more
Kathy Boockvar recently spoke with ProPublica investigative reporter Jen Fifield for an in-depth look at the shifting landscape of American election security. As federal agencies undergo drastic cutbacks, Boockvar and other experts are warning of the erosion of the guardrails that successfully helped election officials protect the 2020-2024 elections. The report,“Inside Trump’s Effort to ‘Take … Read more
Kathy Boockvar recently sat down with New York Times reporter Nick Corasaniti to discuss the urgent preparations underway as election officials brace for a potential Supreme Court ruling that could significantly alter mail-in voting rules just months before the 2026 midterms. The case, which centers on a Mississippi law, challenges the practice of counting ballots … Read more
Kathy Boockvar recently spoke with the Pittsburgh Media Partnership about the multi-layered cybersecurity measures that safeguard Pennsylvania’s election infrastructure and the evolving challenges of maintaining these defenses. The protection of the vote involves a robust “defense-in-depth” strategy that starts with decentralized systems and extends to high-level federal collaboration. In the interview, Boockvar detailed how Pennsylvania … Read more