Opinion | Poll Workers Will Play Key Role in Midterm Elections

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Opinion | Poll Workers Will Play Key Role in Midterm Elections
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'An estimated 1 million poll workers, who will voluntarily help administer this year's election, are essential to strengthening our democracy and preserving the hallowed right to vote.'

Poll workers are champions of democracy who are committed to their country and their communities.

In this age of rampant political disinformation, these public servants are also using their voices to—explaining to friends, family, and coworkers how elections are properly administered in an effort to help reduce the spread of disinformation, mistrust of election results, and political violence. Simply put, poll workers deserve to be heralded for the vital function they play in our democracy. At the same time, law enforcement authorities and election administrators must take all measures necessary to ensure the safety of poll workers, protecting them against extremist threats of violence or intimidation.Because protecting democracy is a duty shared by all Americans, the more people who are involved in the administration of free and fair elections, the better.

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