Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
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Madison Steele from the National Constitution Center, will explore the constitutional history of voting rights beginning with voting practices in colonial America, moving through the Constitutional Convention, and then tracing the story through our nation’s constitutional history. The presentation will cover key constitutional amendments that expanded voting rights, as well as several landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped voting access over time. The discussion will also touch on current questions around voting rights today and consider how federalism plays a role in elections, including how voting policies can differ from state to state.
You must register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Speaker Bio:
Madison Steele is the Manager of Education and Outreach at the National Constitution Center. She holds degrees in history and is completing a master’s degree in Public History in May 2026. Madison’s work focuses on making complex constitutional and historical topics accessible and engaging for broad audiences. She has extensive experience in museum education, classroom teaching, and public programming, and enjoys helping communities explore the relevance of constitutional history in their lives today.
