Tim Seay, a former Phoenix mayoral candidate, was sentenced to probation for computer tampering after illegally registering former felons to vote online. Seay claimed to have helped 350 felons restore their civil rights, but his actions were deemed illegal. The case highlighted loopholes in the system and prompted legislative changes to improve the process of striking felons off voting rolls.
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, election officials across the US are facing unprecedented threats and harassment. These threats have led to an exodus of election officials, putting the nation’s democratic infrastructure at risk. Law enforcement and election officials are working together to counter the threats and ensure a smooth election in November.
As the nation approaches another presidential election, concerns persist over threats to election officials following former President Donald Trump’s false claims about his 2020 loss. A training session in Traverse City, Michigan, trained local election workers on responding to threats and working with law enforcement to counter them. The threats have led to an exodus of election officials, and the training sessions aim to ensure the safety of those overseeing the nation’s elections. The training emphasizes the importance of mental health services for election officials and underscores the need for collaboration between election officials and law enforcement.
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, election officials across the country are facing increasing threats and harassment. These threats range from threatening phone calls and emails to physical attacks and even threats to their families. In response, a national effort is underway to train election workers on how to respond to these threats and work with law enforcement to counter them. The constant threats and harassment have contributed to an exodus of election officials across the country.
Local election workers across the country are facing an alarming increase in threats and harassment, driven by former President Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election. As the nation barrels toward another highly charged presidential election, these threats loom as a perilous wildcard for the thousands of local government workers who will oversee the indispensable infrastructure of the nation’s democracy.
As the nation prepares for another presidential election, threats to election workers persist, presenting a significant challenge for the infrastructure of American democracy. These threats have contributed to an exodus of election officials, highlighting the need for intervention and support. The Committee for Safe and Secure Elections has been training election workers on how to respond to threats and collaborate with law enforcement. The training includes various scenarios, such as threatening calls and emails, to equip workers with strategies for de-escalation and communication. Law enforcement agencies are also stepping up their involvement to provide security and ensure smooth election processes.
