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What the Exodus of Election Officials Means for Democratic Erosion

posted on by Liz Stark

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Amid growing violent threats and increasing administrative burdens, a surge in resignations among local election officials signals trouble for U.S. democracy. In the aftermath of the 2020 …

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Loss of Institutional Knowledge and Expertise: An Underappreciated Consequence of Violent Threats Directed at U.S. Election Officials

posted on by Madison Mandell

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Violent threats against election officials in the U.S. were at an all-time high during and following the 2020 election cycle — elected officials are leaving their jobs in what has been described as a …

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