"We know threats against poll workers and election (administrators) have increased dramatically since 2020," law professor Quinn Yeargain said.

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Nearly three-quarters of voters in Tuesday's presidential election believe American democracy is under threat, according to national exit poll data from Edison Research, reflecting the deep anxiety that the nation faces after a contentious campaign between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.