09/02/2020
Please consider volunteering at your local polling place this election! Poll staff are often older members of the community and those most at risk for COVID. They anticipate that there will be a lower number of volunteers as a result. This could mean poll closures and longer lines making it more difficult for people who have restricted time to vote because of work, child care, etc. Follow for information about how to get more involved in the 2020 election.
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September 1 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, and we need your help.
68% of jurisdictions struggled to staff polling places in the 2018 elections. Understaffing leads to polling location closures and longer wait times, making voting prohibitive to voters with limited time off work, childcare needs, or transportation concerns.
With COVID-19 considerations, many former poll workers from higher-risk populations are not able to volunteer this year. This means we’re facing a record shortage of poll workers during a crucial election. If you’re able to volunteer and defend democracy this year, visit All Voting is Local to sign up and serve your community today.