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Rapid Increase in Attacks on Election Workers Leads to Heightened Safety Measures


Josh Zygielbaum, the elected county clerk in a Denver suburb, faces security concerns in his role as the chief Adams County elections official during the 2024 presidential election. Threats, including someone following him home, have prompted increased security measures such as body armor and Narcan. Other election officials in 15 states have received suspicious packages containing threats. The threats are a part of a disturbing trend as the Nov. 5 election approaches. The fear of violence directed at election offices is very real, the threats not only come from disgruntled voters but also from foreign countries trying to exploit divisiveness.
The goal of the bad actors is not just to disrupt and sow division but to create an environment in which the public feels it can’t trust anything it hears. Election workers are taking security measures seriously by implementing various precautions such as glass-fronted observation booths, de-escalation training, ransomware attack drills, and screening mail with trained sniffer dogs. However, experts fear that any mistakes made by election workers may be exaggerated or leveraged to cast doubt on the election’s outcome.
In Adams County, Zygielbaum remains focused on running accurate elections despite the threats. He emphasizes that the foundation of the country is democracy, and disrupting it can have severe consequences. Despite the challenges, he and his team are committed to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process while learning from each election and addressing any vulnerabilities. Ultimately, Zygielbaum believes that it is essential to maintain trust in the electoral system to safeguard the nation’s democracy.

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