Since the 2020 election, the lives of election officials across the nation have changed dramatically. As a result of former President Donald Trump's abrasive tirades against the integrity of American elections, many election officials have experienced an influx of violent and even criminal threats.

Over the years, online lookup tools have become increasingly important for keeping voters informed. The internet became an especially crucial resource in 2020—as procedural changes and public health protocols were quickly implemented to accommodate a global pandemic—and afterward, as a swath of new voting laws were passed across the nation.