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More than a dozen of the most conservative Republicans in the Ohio House have signed onto a bill that would make changes in state laws regarding required voter ID, early voting and voting by mail – all to increase security in the system. The bill also includes a provision allowing an action that’s been pushed by some 2020 election deniers. The joint sponsors of House Bill 472 spent much of the first hearing on it touting its cybersecurity protections, including required cybersecurity reviews and testing for voting systems. But they praised it as “the gold standard for this country.” Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau.
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Brennan Center Local Election Officials Survey — May 2024
Officials beef up security as survey shows nearly 40% grapple with threats, harassment
By Ruby Edlin and Lawrence Norden
The Brennan Center
A new Brennan Center survey of local election officials reveals that the vast majority have taken steps since 2020 to protect voters, election workers, and election infrastructure from threats and violence in 2024. The enhanced security measures come as large numbers of election officials who responded to the survey report having experienced threats, abuse, or harassment. Election officials also shared ongoing concerns about both the safety of their staff and colleagues, as well as the possibility of political interference in the upcoming election. As election officials perform crucial work under these challenging conditions, the survey indicates officials’ budgets to grow in order to keep up with administrative and security needs.
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