Press Releases

Hostility Against Local Officials Remained High Through End of 2024, Survey Finds

Threat and Harassment Incidents Targeting Local Officials Surge During 2024 Election

Local Elected Officials Report Increase in Harassment in Lead-Up to Election

BDI Releases New Study on Local Government Responses to Threats and Harassment

Pushback on Anti-Immigration Threats Highlights Importance of Community Support

Worry About Hostility on the Rise Among Local Elected Officials This Year

Threats and Harassment Against Local Officials Spiked in July, New Data Shows

New Survey Results Confirm School Board Officials at High Risk of Threats and Harassment

BDI Launches Public Event-Level Dataset on Threats and Harassment Against Local Officials

Local Officials Continue to Face High, Widespread Hostility: Latest Findings From Ongoing Threats and Harassment Survey