Washtenaw County’s elections director leaving for a new job after more than 12 years

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The steady hand at the helm of Washtenaw County’s elections for more than a decade is moving on to a new job. Ed Golembiewski, the county’s chief deputy clerk/register of deeds ... Read More

Election officials beef up security as new survey shows nearly 4 in 10 grapple with threats and harassment

A new survey by the Brennan Center for Justice highlights how the volatile political environment since 2020 has changed how election officials approach their jobs. Read More

Election officials feel less safe than ever as the 2024 election approaches

70% of local election officials said the job's dangers have increased since 2020, with some also concerned their personal information will get leaked. Read More

Baltimore City's elections director on leave, acting director to oversee primary election

Baltimore City’s election is on leave ahead of the primary election, but an acting leader has stepped in.According to Scherod Barnes, president o ... Read More

Baltimore elections board head on medical leave; acting director managing primary

An acting director is running Baltimore’s elections board for the May 14 primary. Longtime director Armstead Jones is on medical leave. Read More

State needs more elections staff, according to NC elections director

State Elections Director Karen Brinson Bell told lawmakers Wednesday about hundreds of ballots that were thrown out in the primary election. Read More