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5 Ways to Protect the Vote

August 26,2022

1. SIGN UP TO BE A POLL WORKER

America is in the midst of a nationwide poll worker shortage which may lead to closed polling places and long delays. Sign up here

2. SERVE AS A POLL MONITOR

Assist voters at the polls through field programs by answering voter questions in person and respond to any voting issues that arise. This role can be inside or outside the polling locations. Sign up here.

3. VOLUNTEER AT A CALL CENTER

Support voters by answering their questions, help them navigate the voting process, and respond to reports of problems with Election Protection (1-866-Our-Vote). Sign up here.

4. TRAVEL TO KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES WITH URGENT REQUESTS

Do you live in a target state or can drive or fly to urgent requests on Election Day? Role will depend upon the needs of each state. Volunteer here.

5. SHARE & PROMOTE VOTING RESOURCES WITH YOUR NETWORK

Retweeting from these coalition partners: @866OURVOTE, @PowerThePolls, @votedotorg.

Use these hashtags #VotingRights, #ElectionProtection, #PowerThePolls

CONTACT
Voter Protection Action Committee
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Voter Protection Action Committee

AAJ is coordinating with national and state organizations to identify lawyers, paralegals, and law students who can protect the vote by being poll workers, poll monitors, call center volunteers, and more. There are both in-person and remote opportunities available.

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