JOURNAL ARTICLE

Time Is Running Out For Congress to Protect Election Workers Before 2024.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cortellessa, Eric 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the urgent need for Congress to enhance protections for state and local election workers ahead of the 2024 elections. With rising threats and intimidation against these officials, lawmakers are advocating for increased funding and the passage of the Election Worker Protection Act, which aims to strengthen penalties for harassment. Election officials, including Democratic Rep. John Sarbanes and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, emphasize the necessity of federal support, as many election workers report feeling unsafe. Despite bipartisan public support for these measures, political divisions in Congress pose significant challenges to their implementation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/08, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:169841677
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