Save Democracy: Register as a Poll Worker

"Our democracy works best when everyone participates," says Representative Jim Clyburn (K. Adams, The State, "Clyburn Pushes for Election Worker Protection", Jan 2024). Here's your state-by-state breakdown of how to get involved. Poll workers are democracy's frontline defenders. When qualified citizens staff polling places, it prevents potential manipulation, ensures fair treatment of all voters, and maintains election integrity. Your presence helps counter voter intimidation and ensures proper procedures are followed. You become a trusted witness to the democratic process, able to spot and report irregularities while helping legitimate voters exercise their rights. Additionally, many polling places face worker shortages, so stepping up helps keep voting accessible to all - preventing the kind of limited polling locations that can effectively disenfranchise communities.

Alabama

• Apply: County Board of Registrars

• Requirements: 18+, registered AL voter

• Pay: $150/day average

• Link: Alabama Polls