many clerks have decided to retire or not run for re-election. and it is a direct result of the attacks they have seen, the unnecessary criticism that they have received just doing their job. most clerks, most election officials just want to make sure that every qualified ledgestered voter has an opportunity to exercise their right to vote and that our elections are safe and secure. now, they're dealing with over 120 bills in michigan, over 120 election related bills have been introduced in the first six months of the michigan legislature's session. directly impacting the way we do our job and access for the voters to the ballot. this is -- this is not helpful. repeating the big lie, having committee hearing after committee hearing, talking about the big lie.