Articles written by Lora Wier Beki Brandborg & Kathy Bramer

Lora Wier Beki Brandborg and Kathy Bramer, Election Judges|Sep 18, 2024

As volunteer election judges, we understand that few institutions are as precious as democracy. Despite all the differences in our state—whether political, cultural, or demographic—the ballot box is where we can unite to fight for the vision we see for our state—regardless of what that vision is. However, we have lost sight of this core principle somewhere along the way, and threats to our democracy have become all too common. Over the past four years, we have seen attacks on election officials, poll workers, and non-partisan volunteers like...