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Reno, Nevada (CNN) — The Washoe County elections office is facing a 100% staff turnover since the last presidential election, reflecting a nationwide trend of election worker exodus. Threats, harassment, and the complexity of the job are driving election workers away, with at least 36% of local election officials leaving their jobs since 2020. The critical battleground county of Washoe has faced challenges with an expanded election workload and a new workforce, leading to costly errors. The office has taken steps to improve transparency and protect employees, with the new law making it a felony to harass or intimidate election workers. However, election skeptic Robert Beadles dismisses these changes as unnecessary. Despite the challenges, election officials like Cari-Ann Burgess are determined to protect their staff and ensure the integrity of the election process.
