Georgia activists say they’re seeing increased interest this year from volunteers who want to monitor elections for possible voter intimidation. The new enthusiasm, they say, comes from Donald Trump’s recent calls for his supporters to watch polling places and ensure “cheating” doesn’t cost him the race.
“There is an increased concern about some of the rhetoric that’s happening around the election being rigged or stolen,” said Page Gleason, the executive director of ProGeorgia, a nonprofit group that advocates for progressive causes.
“There’s been broader interest from volunteers,” Gleason said, “usually it’s just the diehards out there who want to help out.”
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