The Arizona county elections official resigned on Tuesday, accusing the local elections office of bowing to a “republican faction” and failing to protect her from “intimidation.”

Pinal County Elections Commissioner Geraldine Rohr wrote, “I saw you guys sitting on the sidelines when I was attacked.” e-mail To the county manager Mr. Leo Lu.

Ms Roll added that she was “subjected to ridicule, disrespect and intimidation”, adding that she “cannot work for individuals who do not stand by me”.

and interview Speaking to Pinal Central, which first reported the email, Roll emphasized that her retirement would be difficult. She said she “quit” instead of “resigned,” adding that she “thinks it makes a big difference.”

in her e-mailRolle also argued that the electoral department has become politicized, deviating from “fairness” and “common sense” and supporting “radical” rhetoric aimed at “a part of the Republican Party.” claimed.

“Obviously, where politics doesn’t exist: in electoral administration, the value this administration wants is politics,” Rolle wrote. “I quit with no regrets.”

A Pinal County spokesperson confirmed the content of the email to NBC News.

In a statement, Lou thanked Rolle for his “service during a very difficult time.”

“While I do not agree with her assessment, she is an influential civil servant and I wish her all the best and know she will continue to achieve great things in her career.” said Lou.

The election officer’s resignation is the latest in a string of headwinds hitting the Pinal County Elections Authority. Last year, the department Approximately 63,000 voided ballots mailed About a month before the primary election, when some polling stations faced a situation, voters lack of ballot paper.

Since the 2020 election, the Justice Department has increasing number Reports of threats against election officials.

A study conducted in April by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law predicted significant changes in local election officials ahead of the 2024 election.

An online poll conducted between March 2 and April 3 found that 30% of local government employees surveyed said they had been personally harassed, abused or threatened,22 10% said they “at least personally know an election worker who quit his job.” One reason is because of fears, growing threats or intimidation for their safety. ”

A whopping 73% of respondents said they felt threats to election officials had increased in recent years.