In the wake of the 2020 election, Reuters reported on more than 850 threatening messages directed at poll workers across 16 states, including Michigan. Election denialism—perhaps most notoriously illustrated by the “Stop the Steal” movement, which alleged Joe Biden did not actually win the presidency—is a political narrative that’s been linked to invasions at politicians’ homes, the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the US Capitol, and the resignation of poll workers in Michigan and beyond. ✏️: Jonny Lupsha
