# istio_36541.yaml
apiVersion: release-notes/v2
kind: bug-fix
area: traffic-management
issue:
  - https://github.com/istio/istio/issues/36541
releaseNotes:
  - |
    **Fixed** an issue where istiod crashes if prioritized leader election (controlled via `PRIORITIZED_LEADER_ELECTION` env variable) is disabled.