“God’s Will Be Thwarted”

Editorial Illustration for an article by Jeremy Schwartz for ProPublica and The Texas Tribune about the political battles and pressure facing elections administrators in Hood County, Texas.

“God’s Will Is Being Thwarted.” Even in Solid Republican Counties, Hard-Liners Seek More Partisan Control of Elections.

Portraits from left: County Judge Ron Massingill, Elections Administrator Michele Carew, County Clerk Katie Lang and County Commissioner Dave Eagle

Art Direction: Lisa Larson-Walker