Election officials are working in an unprecedented climate of antagonism. A nonpartisan group of election and law enforcement officials have joined forces to give them resources and support. ⤵️

Worries Grow About Election Safety and Security

Election officials are working in an unprecedented climate of antagonism, with threats on the increase. A nonpartisan ...

www.governing.com

Let’s look to Alaska ➡️

“Generally, rural Alaska — communities off the road system with populations that tend to be majority Alaska Native — had the highest rejection rates at around 13.74%”

Witness signature requirement leads to high ballot rejection rate, especially in rural Alaska

In rural Alaska communities, 1 in 8 ballots were rejected and not counted during the special primary election.

www.ktoo.org

Let’s look to Kentucky ➡️

“As we approach the 2022 general election…this report previews the barriers rural voters will face when casting their ballot.” ⤵️

New report shows rural voters rely on vote-by-mail, early voting, including 72% of rural Kentucky voters

Voters in rural areas across the country heavily rely on alternative ways to vote, including voting by mail and ...

www.nkytribune.com

A group of 32 current and former election and law-enforcement officials announced the formation of a group aimed at tamping down threats against poll workers and voters. 👏

Election, law enforcement officials launch group to combat threats against voting process - StateScoop

The new Committee for Safe and Secure Elections says it wants to improve coordination between election administrators and law enforcement.

statescoop.com

Let’s look to Alaska ➡️

The Justice Department has secured an agreement with the State of Alaska & state officials to resolve claims that driver license transactions did not consistently provide voter registration opportunities required by the NVRA ⤵️
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-secures-agreement-alaska-under-national-voter-registration-act