Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Jake Yoder
Under Pressure: Analyzing LEO Turnover in America's Swing and Pivot Counties for 2016, 2020, 2024
1 Introduction: The Changing Landscape of Election Administration In 2026, approximately 8760 local election officials (LEOs) serve across the United States. This figure represents the chief administrators responsible for managing elections at the county or municipal level (Briffault 2022). While these front-line executives oversee operations, the total workforce required to run a national election—including full-time staff and temporary poll workers—is significantly larger.
Karatsu Castle filled with history, scenic views and anime
Sitting high above the bay is Karatsu Castle, one of Karatsu City’s most iconic features. The castle, rebuilt in 1966, welcomes tourists and locals alike to Saga Prefecture’s picturesque coastal city. This castle is also called the “Dancing Crane Castle” or “Maizuru” due to how the castle is shaped to resemble a crane (tsuru) stretching out its wings. Home to an abundance of seasonal flowers, the castle remains to be a photo spot favorite during cherry blossom and wisteria season.
Karatsu Castle
Sitting high above the bay is Karatsu Castle, one of Karatsu City’s most iconic features. The castle, rebuilt in 1966, welcomes tourists and locals alike to Saga Prefecture’s picturesque coastal city. This castle is also called the “Dancing Crane Castle” or “Maizuru” due to how the castle is shaped to resemble a crane (tsuru) stretching out its wings. Home to an abundance of seasonal flowers, the castle remains to be a photo spot favorite during cherry blossom and wisteria season.
Karatsu Kunchi Festival
Every fall, thousands of people from all over Japan and the world make their way to Karatsu City for one of Saga Prefecture’s most historic and unique events, Karatsu Kunchi. Held each year from November 2-4 since the 16th century, the festival is a way for locals to celebrate and give thanks for the year and look forward to the next. Karatsu Kunchi is most notable for its 14 large colorful floats which are paraded around Karatsu throughout the festival.
Hike to the peak of the most famous Inari shrine in Kyushu
Hidden in the city of Kashima in Saga Prefecture, Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the top three Inari Shrines in Japan. With a history dating all the way back to 1687, the shrine sees over three million visitors each year. Shrine Background Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of many shrines in Japan dedicated to Inari Okami the Shinto god of prosperity and agriculture and is often represented as a fox.
Witness over 100 unique hot air balloons take flight over serene Saga countryside
Every year, hundreds of colorful hot air balloons dot the Saga City skyline during the Saga International Balloon Festival. The festival is Saga Prefecture’s largest event, drawing between 800,000 and 1 million spectators each year.
Saga International Balloon Festival
Every year, hundreds of colorful hot air balloons dot the Saga City skyline during the Saga International Balloon Festival. The festival is Saga Prefecture’s largest event, drawing between 800,000 and 1 million spectators each year.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Jake
Contact Jake, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack