Episode 645: States Increased Security in Election Offices and Polling Places, and Increased Penalties for Threatening or Harassing Election Officials

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Nov. 6, 2024
States Increased Security in Election Offices and Polling Places, and Increased Penalties for Threatening or Harassing Election Officials
Election deniers, take notice. Since just 2022, 20 states have tightened laws to protect election workers, upping penalties, expanding definitions of harassment, protecting personal information, and prohibiting “doxing.” In other words, “Don’t mess with election workers.”
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

The 19th - (2023) With an eye on 2024, some states consider new protections for election workers
Public Citizen - Tracker: State Legislation to Protect Election Officials
Brennan Center for Justice - Guide to Laws Against Intimidation of Voters and Election Workers
Brennan Center for Justice - Federal Homeland Security Grant Funds Directed to Election Security

General Assembly of Virginia - Virginia Voting Rights Act
Oregon House - House Bill 4144
Pew Research Center - Key facts about U.S. poll workers
Groups Taking Action:

Issue One, Protect Democracy, Common Cause, Election Official Legal Defense Fund, Public Citizen
Check Your Voter Registration:

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
• USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
• Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
• Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
  
  

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