Who protects those counting America's votes? US election workers face threats amid midterms
- Across the United States, local government workers responsible for handling votes in the midterm elections are facing tighter security measures amid concerns about physical threats, surveillance and harassment.
- After years of rising hostility towards election staff, local election offices have increased security at their buildings.
- Measures include bulletproof glass, restricted entry systems and emergency panic buttons connected to local law enforcement.
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- Across the United States, local government workers responsible for handling votes in the midterm elections are facing tighter security measures amid concerns about physical threats, surveillance and harassment.
- After years of rising hostility towards election staff, local election offices have increased security at their buildings.
- Measures include bulletproof glass, restricted entry systems and emergency panic buttons connected to local law enforcement.
Sources: Times of India