Arizona election officials reflect on insulting letters, fake bomb threats

Some 38% of local election officials report experiencing threats, harassment, or abuse, a Brennan Center for Justice report from early May found. Read More

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Since the 2020 election, election officials and workers have faced an onslaught of harassment and threats ... and state elections officials continue to face unprecedented pressures ahead of ... Read More

Local boards of elections safe after emailed bomb threats

“These threats failed in their mission,” said DeMarinis. “We made it safe and secure, and we’re going to continue ... or harm an elections official, including election judges or their ... Read More

Despite Bomb Threats and Disinformation, a Fairly Smooth Election

A barrage of threats, widespread disinformation and a security lapse in Milwaukee marred Election Day in some ... counting center to question elections officials there. Speaking with reporters ... Read More

Law enforcement on alert for Election Day threats, new report says

How to watch ABC News live coverage of 2024 election results "Individuals may employ a variety of tactics that could include physical attacks, threats ... elections a little bit differently but the ... Read More

Bomb threats made to Maryland Board of Elections sites Friday, officials say

The email to the elections ... officials regarding the threats, thanking first responders for their work. “It is imperative that we continue to provide a safe space for those overseeing our ... Read More

Feds monitoring Southern California elections amid concerns over threats to safety, democracy

Federal authorities have been working with county elections officials ... Department's Election Threats Task Force in 2021. The federal task force handles allegations of violence as well as ... Read More

Russian influence operations intensified ahead of election. Officials expect it to continue.

Ahead of the election ... that the security of U.S. elections is in shambles. "Russia cares about this election because of the existential threat they face in Ukraine," Darren Linvill, Clemson ... Read More

New Mexico secretary of state says she’s experiencing harassment after the election

She said she plans to contact law enforcement about the threats. “I am currently experiencing threats, harassment ... intimidate a state or local election official. After the hearing ... Read More

Russian bomb threats were 'outrageous' but election was secure: US official

“Overall, I would call this a good news ... threats and swatting – or fake emergencies prompting a police response − are by now common occurrences for election officials. As such, he said ... Read More

Russian influence operations intensified ahead of Election Day. Officials expect it to continue.

Ahead of the election ... that the security of U.S. elections is in shambles. "Russia cares about this election because of the existential threat they face in Ukraine," Darren Linvill, Clemson ... Read More