Saturday, June 15th, 2024
Special Edition: Safeguarding the 2024 Election
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We are less than five months away from election day and as we deal with a contentious political atmosphere, there are concerns about potential violence. Surveys show local election officials are worried about the safety of their colleagues, and many have already experienced harassment and intimidation.
Our two guests today are no exception. They’ve faced threats directly – one of them says he got more dangerous threats as an election official than when he was a homicide detective -- and today, we'll learn about how they're working with local governments to ensure everyone, including voters, stays safe on election day.
Learn more about the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections
Brennan Center for Justice survey of local election officials
Reuters/Ipsos poll about risk of political violence
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