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This paper analyzes whether the preferences and actions of local election officials are impacted by their method of selection - election or appointment - with a focus on the experiences of LEOs in Wisconsin. Authors found notable differences in support of voter access and concerns about ballot security and administrative costs, among other things.

In 2023, the Bridging Divides Initiative began surveying local election officials to better understand the degree to which election officials face insults, harassment, threats, and physical attacks throughout their career. The survey is administered quarterly, providing frequent snapshots into how threats and violence toward election officials is evolving over time.