Election Officials & Workers

Meagan Wolfe has become one of the most respected — and scrutinized — election officials nationwide, and faced a Republican effort to oust her.

Rachelle Smit is ‘not shy’ about repeating false claims of fraud in 2020. Now she’ll help shape state election law as Republicans look to add a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters.

Critics say Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is more focused on fixing blame than helping counties straighten out their voter rolls.

Survey finds a continuing decline in job satisfaction, as the pressures grow. ‘The wasteland that is our lives.’

The state decertified a widely used type of electronic pollbook after problems in November. Will a fix arrive in time for the next election?

The city clerk says her office told the county. The county clerk says that’s not true.

David Stevens announced his departure just 10 days after being sworn in to a new term, which will allow supervisors to pick his successor.

Navajo Nation officials had called for accountability after equipment failures left voters waiting in long lines.

From Arizona to Pennsylvania, judges, lawmakers, and election officials will be busy shaping new policies that govern how we vote.

State law calls for a game of chance, which leaves a lot of imperfect options. What’s next, rock-paper-scissors?

The commission’s first ever investigation will seek to understand how such lapses can be prevented.

They say this problem won’t happen again. But the clerk’s office is still trying to understand how exactly the errors occurred.

A voter will continue to trial after allegedly casting two ballots in Michigan’s August primary.

Meagan Wolfe has faced death threats, lawsuits, and efforts to oust her — and became one of the nation’s most respected election officials.

Under Sen. Paul Bettencourt’s bill, some individuals could submit requests for explanations of ‘election irregularities’ and potentially bring them to the Texas Secretary of State.

While the Republican recorder and supervisors made a national name for themselves protecting elections, a few of the newcomers will push for changes.

The email, which included the address to the recorder’s office, was one of many sent to election offices across the country that were deemed not credible.

Meagan Wolfe’s term expired in 2023. Republicans have sought to oust her for years, while Democrats are fighting to keep her in place.

In a year of heightened anxiety and pressure, election officials again succeeded at what they do best: ensuring fair and secure voting.