Summary
Many voting officials in the U.S. are leaving their jobs at the fastest rate seen in decades. This trend began after the 2020 election, as officials faced increased pressure and harassment. Despite the challenges, most voters in the 2024 election felt it was well-run.
Key Facts
- Nearly 40% of local election officials who managed the 2020 election left their jobs by 2024.
- The turnover rate of election officials rose from 28% in 2004 to 41% in 2024.
- The trend is more noticeable in larger areas, where misinformation about elections has been more common.
- Election officials face funding problems, with many having budget requests denied.
- Rising turnover suggests deeper issues in the election system, such as chronic underfunding.
- Despite these issues, most voters in 2024 believed the election was well-managed.
- New recruitment and training efforts are being made to address the turnover challenge.
