Election officials must be recognized and respected for the service they provide to voters in their communities.

Harassment of election workers has continued. Our latest survey of local election officials found that 34% of respondents know at least one election worker who has quit at least in part due to increased intimidation and safety fears. Read more: bit.ly/4bhwH4a

Strong partnerships between election officials and our law enforcement community help keep our elections safe, secure and fair.
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This is the correct decision. An eligible voter who returns a valid ballot before the deadline shouldn’t be disenfranchised because they misunderstood the form. The written date means little so long as the ballot is received by the deadline. /1

This radical 8th Circuit decision would essentially gut the remaining nationwide protections of the #VotingRightsAct by preventing anyone other than DOJ from enforcing them. This is deeply wrong, and it goes against decades of precedent and practice.

A riveting one minute and 45 second look at what could be coming in 2024. We all need to be ready. And we can be. We'll soon have more to share about what we're doing for our part to help.
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🚨 #NEW Statement from CSSE Chairman Neal Kelley on this unfolding story: 'Suspicious letters potentially laced with fentanyl sent to election offices being investigated by federal law enforcement' -CNN

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'There's no room for such actions and they must be condemned by all Americans in defense of our elections. CSSE stands ready to help election officials and law enforcement around the country prepare for this and a wide variety of other scenarios as we head into next year.'

'The safety and security of all #election officials, workers, and voters is paramount to ensuring a successful and transparent election. According to news reports, we are deeply troubled by reports of an illegal substance being mailed to election facilities.'

This is an uplifting gesture. Many thanks to the presidential centers who continue to support our American democracy. #Hope cartercenter.org/news/pr/2023/p…

NEW: CSSE members Derek Bowens, Director of Elections at Durham County Board of Elections & Dane County Clerk, Scott McDonell, have an op-ed out this morning in GOVERNING. THREAD: governing.com/politics/need-…

In one day we’ve seen two people from across the country pay the price for breaking the law and threatening elected officials.

While this is welcomed news, we must continue to defend & protect #election officials — this fight is far from over. #Election2024