Five US election officials on what they’re expecting: ‘There’s a conspiracy theory for everything’
On election day eve we checked in with the people, many in swing states, working to ensure all votes are counted
In Fulton county, Georgia, they’re on guard for efforts to undermine democracy from Republican members of the state elections board. In Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, they’re defending themselves as conspiracy theories swirl. And in Cochise county, Arizona, they’re preparing to certify the results shortly after one of their colleagues pleaded guilty to refusing to do so in the last election.
Election officials are the first line of defense for democracy this election – and their job is anything but easy.
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