Even as a child, Lisa Wise was drawn to the mechanics of decision-making — writing letters to elected officials and asking questions about how government worked. That early curiosity never faded.
“I was always fascinated with elections,” Wise said. “I really do believe in the power of elections and the power of the vote.”
Today, Wise serves as El Paso County’s elections administrator, overseeing the planning and execution of elections for one of the largest counties in Texas — a role that places her at the center of a process that is both highly technical and deeply scrutinized. From securing polling locations and training workers to managing ballots and ensuring compliance with state law, her office is responsible for carrying out elections that affect tens of thousands of voters each cycle…