On the Front Lines of Democracy: An Election Official's Story of Protecting the Vote in 2020

What Are You Willing to Sacrifice for Democracy?

Jackie Wu often asked herself this question when she worked at the Orange County California Registrar of Voters in 2020. She wrote this book to shed light on what happens behind the scenes to ensure elections are conducted securely, transparently, and with integrity.

On the Front Lines of Democracy starts on Election Day in March 2020, just as a mysterious pandemic began. During the election cycle, her team faced threats of violence and public...