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politics1 year ago

"Arizona Officials Prepare to Defend Against Election Attacks"

Arizona's Maricopa County, a hotbed of election misinformation and conspiracy theories, is ramping up security measures to protect election workers and combat disinformation ahead of the upcoming presidential rematch and U.S. Senate race. Top officials are taking aggressive steps, including deploying "tiger teams" to troubleshoot problems, creating an information security team to defend against cyberattacks, and monitoring the internet for disinformation and threats. Despite efforts to rebuild trust with voters through transparency and engagement, challenges persist as false claims and doubts continue to undermine confidence in the electoral process.

via The Associated Press|
#arizona#disinformation#election-officials
politics2 years ago

"2020 Election Skeptic Quits Job Amid Backlash from Angry Election Deniers"

Bob Bartelsmeyer, a former election official in Cochise County, Arizona, resigned after facing backlash from election deniers despite his support for Trump's claims of election fraud. His tenure overlapped with a series of events including harassment of election officials, refusal to certify the 2022 midterm election, and near disenfranchisement of voters. His experience reflects the growing hostility faced by election officials, with hundreds leaving their jobs due to harassment and threats. Despite his own skepticism about the 2020 election, Bartelsmeyer emphasizes the need for confidence in the democratic way of elections and expresses concerns about the growing distrust of electronic voting machines.

via CNN|
#arizona#democracy#election-denial
politics2 years ago

"2024 Election Officials Implement Vote Count Changes, Including Mail Ballot Pre-Processing"

Election officials are taking steps to ensure a faster vote count in the 2024 elections, aiming to avoid the delays experienced in the 2020 presidential race. Several battleground states have passed laws to facilitate quicker counting and implemented more efficient processing procedures. The goal is to shorten the period of uncertainty and prevent the spread of misinformation. However, challenges remain, as counting procedures vary by state and partisan fighting has hindered necessary changes. Some states, like Pennsylvania, still lag behind, and in a close race, it could still take days to determine the winner.

via POLITICO|
#2020-election#ballot-processing#election-officials
politics2 years ago

"Surge in Election Worker Resignations Sparks Concerns for 2024"

The US election system is facing a potential crisis as a wave of resignations by election officials in key states raises concerns ahead of the 2024 presidential contest. Voting rights groups and state election chiefs warn that the departures, fueled by threats, harassment, and partisan interference, are leaving inexperienced staff in charge. In Arizona, 12 of the state's 15 county election chiefs have left since the 2020 election, including one who faced intimidation tactics. Similar brain drain is occurring in Pennsylvania and other states. The exodus of experienced staff could lead to more errors and conspiracy theories, while legislators in some states are seeking more control over election administration. Election watchdogs are calling for increased federal funding and protections for election officials.

via CNN|
#election-officials#election-security#politics
politics2 years ago

"Debate Over Trump's Ballot Eligibility Sparks Extensive Discussion Among Election Officials"

Election officials, including Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, have been discussing the constitutional argument that former President Donald Trump should be barred from seeking the presidency due to a violation of the 14th Amendment's "insurrection clause." This theory argues that anyone who engaged in insurrection or rebellion after taking an oath of office is disqualified from holding public office. The legal theory is being tested in a lawsuit filed by the liberal watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) against Griswold. Other secretaries of state have also discussed the issue, with some saying they don't have the authority to make the determination. The outcome of these lawsuits could provide guidance to election officials across the country.

via POLITICO|
#14th-amendment#donald-trump#election-officials
politics2 years ago

GOP States Abandon Voter Fraud Program, Prompting Desperate Measures

Eight Republican-led states have quit the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a nonpartisan program aimed at maintaining accurate voter rolls, citing mismanagement and conspiracy theories. However, experts argue that ERIC was an effective tool in catching double-voters. Now, these states, along with others that lost access to ERIC's data, are scrambling to find alternative ways to police double-voting ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Efforts are underway to establish a state-to-state information sharing program, but replicating ERIC's centralized database structure and functionality will be challenging. The future of ERIC itself remains uncertain, with more states considering leaving the program.

via POLITICO|
#double-voters#election-officials#electronic-registration-information-center-eric
politics2 years ago

2024 Election Threatened by Voting Machine Misinformation Crisis

Election officials in the United States are concerned that the upcoming changes to certification guidelines for voting machines will be exploited to spread misinformation and erode trust in the 2024 election. After the 2020 election, conspiracy theories about the security of voting machines were spread by supporters of former President Donald Trump, leading to calls for audits and hand counting of ballots. The new standards, which include improvements in cybersecurity and accessibility, will be rolled out in November 2023, just a year before the presidential election. Election officials are working to communicate the changes effectively and address concerns to maintain public confidence in the voting system.

via POLITICO|
#certification-guidelines#election-officials#misinformation
politics2 years ago

Survey predicts significant turnover in local election officials before 2024 presidential election.

A new survey from the Brennan Center for Justice predicts that approximately 1 in 5 local election officials will leave their jobs before the 2024 election, with 12% of officials starting after the 2020 election. The survey also found that 30% of respondents had been personally harassed, abused, or threatened, and 22% knew of officials who left their jobs due to fear for their safety. Experts warn that losing expertise and election workers may hurt the management of future elections.

via NBC News|
#election-officials#harassment#politics
politics2 years ago

Texas Election Official Resigns Amid Political Pressure and Threats

Heider Garcia, the head of elections in Tarrant County, Texas, has resigned after facing death threats from right-wing supporters of former President Donald Trump. Garcia oversaw elections in a county where Trump lost in 2020, and right-wing skepticism of the election results fueled threats against him, despite the county receiving acclaim for its handling of the voting. Garcia had previously testified about being harassed by Trump supporters and received death threats, including having his home address posted online. Other election officials across the nation have also quit under similar circumstances due to baseless claims of fraud and conspiracy theories.

via The New York Times|
#conspiracy-theories#donald-trump#election-officials
politics2 years ago

Republican-led states continue to withdraw from voter list program, upending American elections.

Ohio and Iowa have become the latest Republican-led states to withdraw from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a bipartisan interstate voter program. They join five other Republican-led states that have left the organization over the past year. ERIC helps organizations maintain their voter rolls by issuing reports on voters who may have moved, died, or potentially voted in two different states. The exodus of GOP officials from the once-uncontroversial group comes as some prominent Republicans, most notably former President Donald Trump, have publicly attacked it, falsely saying it is a liberal plot to control the county’s voter rolls.

via POLITICO|
#election-officials#eric#governance