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Election officials speak out on the violent threats and stress they've faced since 2020

By Denzen Cortez, Arizona State UniversityGabi Morando, Arizona State UniversityMarshal Farmer, Arizona State University,

10 hours ago

With about two and a half weeks until Election Day, some parts of the country are still looking for people to work at polling places. One reason could be the threats and harassment that’s been aimed at election officials since the false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. Current and former election officials from across the country share their experiences.

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