Election workers on the front line of American democracy
Harassment, threats & intimidation of local officials is increasing ahead of the election.
Harassment, threats and intimidation against local officials are increasing ahead of the election. When the majority of Americans vote tomorrow, it is these election workers that will come face to face with democracy鈥� and the growing mistrust some feel towards the process.
The 麻豆社鈥檚 Mike Wendling travelled to the battleground state of Wisconsin to hear about the fears of election workers there as the election drew closer. He tells Azadeh Moshiri about the climate of conspiracy and election denialism that has led to them being targeted.
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