On Tuesday, don’t forget to thank the election workers who make democracy possible | Opinion

Be patient. We’ll have results. It will just take a while

November 7, 2022 | Ken Davis and Ari Mittelman | Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Local election workers and volunteers who work the polls, count the votes and otherwise make sure our elections are fair and secure have long been unheralded and underappreciated. But the importance of their work and the challenges they face have never been fully recognized.

Misinformation and conspiracy theories propagated in recent years, and particularly since the 2020 election, have made the management of elections more difficult than ever before. …

The rise in threats and intimidation has contributed to an exodus of qualified county election officials in Pennsylvania since 2020. … Despite it all, these election officials have successfully administered elections in Pennsylvania. …

As we approach Nov. 8, Pennsylvanians have an important role to play in helping to make sure that the election goes off as smoothly and successfully as possible. You can do your part with family and friends to spread truth about the election rather than misinformation. Please be patient and remember that our elected officials are working hard and will count the vote accurately if given the time they need to do so. …