Election officials have become the first line of defense for democracy, facing heightened pressure and harassment since Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 results.
The wave of misinformation and election denialism has significantly affected the work environment for election officials, leading to increased turnover and distress.
As election day approaches, many officials are preparing to work tirelessly to ensure every vote is counted, despite the turmoil they’ve endured in recent years.
The atmosphere at election board meetings is notably tense, characterized by probing discussions that seem more like confrontations than cooperative efforts to uphold the electoral process.
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