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Election Worker Protection: Safeguarding Those Who Safeguard Our Democracy

On Wednesday, March 27, Campaign Legal Center hosted the virtual event "Election Worker Protection: Safeguarding Those Who Safeguard Our Democracy." During the event, CLC’s panel of experts discussed the importance of election workers in safeguarding our democracy, what can be done to retain election workers and institutional knowledge, and steps made both statewide and nationally toward protecting election workers.

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A woman and a man examine a piece of paper while standing next to a machine. A man stands facing them. A sign on the wall says "Ballot Clerks"
Election workers assist a voter at a polling place in Washington, D.C. on November 8, 2022. Photo by Casey Atkins/Campaign Legal Center

Everyday Americans keep our elections fair — and they take this responsibility seriously. In recent years, however, individuals who have spent their careers safeguarding the electoral process are facing unprecedented levels of harassment and are leaving the profession in droves.

A recent poll reveals a high rate of turnover among election workers, equivalent to approximately one to two election workers quitting each day since the 2020 election. Several states have taken action already to ensure that election workers can safely perform their jobs and continue to securely administer elections.  

During the event, CLC’s panel of experts discussed the importance of election workers in safeguarding our democracy, what can be done to retain election workers and institutional knowledge, and steps made both statewide and nationally toward protecting election workers.

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Panel

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Speaker

Jocelyn Benson

Michigan Secretary of State
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Moderator

Miles Parks

Washington Correspondent
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Speaker

Stephen Richer

County Recorder
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Speaker

Kelsey Rogers

Campaign Legal Center
Senior Manager, State Advocacy