A group of election workers and law enforcement officials recently gathered in Traverse City, Michigan, to discuss the increasing threats to local election offices. The meeting was part of a national effort to train election workers on how to respond to threats and work with law enforcement to counter them.
The former city clerk of Rochester Hills, Tina Barton, played a recording of a threatening call she had received, emphasizing that such threats are becoming common across the country. Barton, who now works with the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, has been helping election workers stay safe amid the constant threats and harassment that have led to an exodus of officials.
The training session, which was observed by The Associated Press, discussed scenarios election workers are likely to face this year and how they can prepare for them. Justin Smith, a former sheriff in Larimer County, Colorado, highlighted the changing environment since 2020 and the need for law enforcement to be part of the solution. The threats to election offices, fueled by false claims about the 2020 election, pose a significant challenge as the nation approaches another presidential election.
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