Sep 1, 2023 Protecting Election Workers from Threats and Harassment

Election officials and poll workers are critical to ensuring that elections run smoothly and remain secure. In recent years, they have operated under threats and harassment due to baseless misinformation. These threats are exacerbated by a need for more funding and resources to enhance their security. Before the 2024 election, state legislatures should help prevent election crises by passing legislation that protects our election workforce from threats and harm. To learn more about the threat faced by election workers and how to protect them, check out this explainer.