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Local governments are less impacted by polarization, survey finds

American City & Country

Effect on relationships ‘limited’ Among city and county leaders surveyed, 16% said polarization was negatively affecting relationships between local government staff and constituents. Polarizing statements lead to a lot of mistrust between constituents and county election offices,” a local elected official surveyed stated.

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How State and Local Government Can Bolster Election Security

GovLoop

In an age of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, election officials also need the public to believe they’re doing all this securely, because election integrity isn’t just about accurately counting votes. Election officials and poll workers are now facing an unprecedented level of physical threats and intimidation,” Richberg said.