"No candidate, regardless of party, regardless of where in the country they're running, should have to weigh serving in public office against threats to them or their families."
"Reported threats against public servants' families increased 3,700 percent between 2015 and 2025, highlighting a concerning trend in politically motivated violence."
"Campaigns and committees spent just over $900,000 in the 2023-2024 cycle on security, compared to around $184,000 in the cycle eight years prior—a nearly 400 percent increase."
Federal campaign and political action committee spending on security for the 2024 election cycle has increased significantly, surpassing five times the amount spent in 2016. This rise is attributed to escalating violent threats against public servants and their families. A report indicates that threats against Minnesota State Capitol workers rose dramatically, and threats against public servants' families increased 3,700 percent from 2015 to 2025. Spending on digital security has also surged, with campaigns spending over $900,000 in the current cycle compared to around $184,000 eight years ago.
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