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Dede Murphy and other local election workers say members of an election denier group camped out in the hallways of their county building and yelled in their faces. Some say they were followed home or put in physical danger. Election workers across 22 states tell NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs.

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Death threats, harassment and a poisoned dog: 2024 election workers already are scared

2:56pm June 21, 2023

by Chris Arnold

Election workers across 22 different states told NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs, and many are worried for what the 2024 presidential election will bring.

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Are you an election worker who has received threats?

3:15pm February 01, 2023

by Chris Arnold

Republicans and Democrats alike who work to ensure free and fair elections have been facing increased threats and harassment. If you have been targeted, NPR wants to hear from you.