Memo to State and Local Officials: Concrete Steps To Safeguard Our Elections

All elected officials have an obligation to protect the sanctity of elections, including protecting voters from intimidation.

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All elected officials have an obligation to protect the sanctity of elections, including protecting voters from intimidation. This memo provides five key steps that state and local leaders can take to ensure voters can fully participate in our democracy.

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Memo to State and Local Officials: Concrete Steps To Safeguard Our Elections