Faith, community leaders call for election worker safety as threats pop up in Arizona
Faith and community leaders in Arizona are calling for election worker safety as 32% of officials report threats, harassment or abuse. Faith and community leaders are rallying for the safety of election workers in response to threats to political offices across the country, including in Arizona. A national survey by the Brennan Center for Justice found that 32% of local election officials have experienced threats, harassment or abuse due to their role in politics. Arizona Supreme Court Justice Maria Elena Cruz and Rev. Sarah Oglesby-Dunegan of Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation have called for greater protection for election workers, stating that no one should fear for their safety due to the role they play in the democratic process. Security measures are already in place at all voting locations and special training for election leaders.
Published : 5 hours ago by Elenee Dao in Politics
PHOENIX — Faith and community leaders are coming together to call for the safety of election workers as threats to political offices have hit communities nationwide, including in Arizona.
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