In 2024 and 2025, elections were safe and secure largely due to the efforts of election officials. Yet those who run our elections face ongoing threats of violence and political interference as their jobs have been thrust into the spotlight.

The Brennan Center recently released its sixth annual survey of election officials, which reveals that they need our support heading into Election Day.

Listen as Elizabeth Howard, director of partner engagement in the Brennan Center’s Elections and Government Program, breaks down the challenges election officials are facing and discusses how we and others are working to ensure our elections remain free and fair.

Recorded on April 15, 2026.

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