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States take new steps to stop election mistruths from going viral

GCN

To combat the rising misinformation threat, some states are bringing on cybersecurity specialists to comb social media and flag posts that spread falsehoods about the voting process.

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The Importance of Thoroughly Screening Election Poll Workers

American City & Country

At the heart of our democracy, election poll workers serve as the guardians of the voting process. As we approach November, officials at the local, state, and federal levels need to address several challenges, including: Raising public confidence in the electoral process. This can increase voter turnout and participation.