Episode 577: Do You Support Democracy and Want to Protect Our Elections? August 1 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 1, 2024
Do You Support Democracy and Want to Protect Our Elections?

August 1 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.

National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is Aug. 1st. The pool of roughly 800,000 poll workers nationwide is aging, and shortages have been reported in some areas. If you have been vocal about making sure our elections are free and fair, now’s your chance to protect them by becoming a trained poll worker.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission - 2024 National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
Stateline News - Wanted: Poll workers. Must love democracy
National Association of Counties - August 1, 2024 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
Pew Research - Key facts about U.S. poll workers
Brookings Institution (Commentary) - The Americans on the front lines of elections
USA Today - States are grappling with recruiting poll workers. This Nebraska county drafts them.
National Conference of State Legislatures - Election Poll Workers

Groups Taking Action:
Power the Polls, Vet the Vote
Check Your Voter Registration

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
• USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
• Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
• Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote

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