WWNO skyline header graphic
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Local Newscast
Hear the latest from the WWNO/WRKF Newsroom.

Securing the 2024 election

Voters look over their ballots at a polling location during early voting in Columbia, South Carolina. Sean Rayford / Getty Images
Voters look over their ballots at a polling location during early voting in Columbia, South Carolina. Sean Rayford / Getty Images

There’s not much time left in this election. Early in person voting will be underway in Pennsylvania next week.

A lot’s at stake, especially if you are an election official.The Justice Department is taking action. It’s already prosecuting cases against people who threaten election workers.  

They’re also investigating dozens more.

But what’s the nature of these threats? And since elections are administered by states, what role does the federal government have? 

Copyright 2024 WAMU 88.5

A.C. Valdez

👋 Looks like you could use more news. Sign up for our newsletters.

* indicates required
New Orleans Public Radio News
New Orleans Public Radio Info