Document Type
Report
Publication Date
4-2024
Abstract
Throughout the 2020 U.S. election, nefarious actors sought to discover "the truth11 about "irregularities11 from mail-in balloting and the perceived "clandestine11 vote certification process. In many cases, the line between political activism and political extremism dissolved, whereby local election officials (LEOs) reported being followed, threatened with violence, and falsely accused of "stealing11 the election via phone, mail, email, and social media platforms. Ultimately, numerous LEOs would require protection from law enforcement and, in some cases, choose to resign.
Recommended Citation
Windisch, Steven; Brookstein, Adrienne; Chen, Steven; Vela, Adan; and National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center, "Guardians of the Ballot Box: Addressing Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and Privacy Concerns for Local Election Officials in Digital Spaces" (2024). Reports, Projects, and Research. 64.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/ncitereportsresearch/64