We're proud to launch our Election 2020 Task Force. Below are opportunities to protect the integrity of this historic election and our sacred right to vote. You'll receive regular emails from us through the election with projects to help ensure the election is safe, secure, and accessible.
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National Election Protection Opportunities
Poll Observer in Battleground States In-person opportunity -- Sign up to learn about specific locations. Who: 2020 Victory Voter Protection for Joe Biden & the Democrats When: Now - November 3 What: Poll observers are placed at polling locations to monitor the opening of polls, the voting process, and the closing of polls. They watch for problems like long lines, insufficient ballots, incorrect information given to voters, etc. Why:Poll observers are voters’ first line of defense. Your work will help flag problems quickly to ensure that every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and have it counted. Length of Commitment: Varies by state, minimum of one day. Learn more & sign up here!
National Voter Assistance Hotline Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere! Who: 2020 Victory Voter Protection for Joe Biden & the Democrats When: Now - November 3 What: Help answer voters’ questions about the voting process and help them make a plan to vote early. Why: Many voters have questions this year. Your work will help ensure that every eligible voter is able to exercise their right to vote. Length of Commitment: Very flexible Learn more & sign up here!
Battleground Voter Protection Recruitment Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere! Who: 2020 Victory Voter Protection for Joe Biden/Democrats When: Now - November 3 What: Help recruit and schedule thousands of volunteers to help the Voter Protection team monitor the polls and staff voter protection hotlines. Why: These calls are critical and your work will help grow the team dedicated to ensuring that every vote counts. Length of Commitment: Very flexible Learn more & sign up here: National Hotline Michigan|Florida|Colorado|Iowa|Pennsylvania|North Carolina|Ohio|Texas
State-Based Election Protection Opportunities
Michigan
Polls Observers for Early Vote, Election Day, and Absentee Ballot Count In-person opportunity -- Volunteer must be on site Who: Michigan Democratic Party When: Now - November 3 What: Poll observers are placed inside and outside of polling locations, monitor the opening of polls, the voting process, and the closing of polls. They watch for problems like long lines, insufficient ballots, incorrect information given to voters, etc. Absentee ballot count observers are also needed, beginning on Election Day in each county. Longer-term volunteers are needed to train/manage poll observers and ballot curing teams around the state. Why: Poll observers are voters’ first line of defense. Your work will help flag problems quickly to ensure that every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and have it counted. Length of Commitment: Length varies depending on project. Learn more & sign up here!
Ballot Curing Volunteers In-person and remote opportunities available Who: Michigan Democratic Party When: Now - November 10 What: Help cure absentee ballots or provisional ballots that have been rejected by running phone banks and interfacing with counties and local election administrators. Why: As absentee ballots are counted, thousands are rejected. Your work will help voters cure defective ballots, answer challenges, and ensure provisional ballots are counted. Length of Commitment: Flexible Learn more & sign up here!
North Carolina
Ballot Curing Team Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere! Who: North Carolina Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign When: Now - November 13 What: Full-time volunteers needed to manage teams of ballot curing volunteers and navigate the constantly-evolving ballot review process. This role is fully remote. A major component of this effort will begin Sept. 29, when the counties will hold at least weekly meetings to review absentee ballots. Why: There is significant concern that tens of thousands of absentee ballots may be rejected. Already absentee ballots cast by Black voters are being rejected at a much higher rate than those cast by White voters. Your work can help voters fix their ballots and be counted. Length of Commitment: Flexible Learn more & sign up here!
Georgia
Ballot Rescue Team Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere! Who: Georgia Democratic Party When: Now! What: As a trained Ballot Rescue team member, follow-up with Georgia voters to help them fix issues flagged by elections officials with absentee ballot requests and ballots themselves. Why: Every voter you contact is one whose vote may not be counted without your help! Length of Commitment: Very flexible! Learn more & sign up here!
Volunteer Recruitment Virtual Phone & Text Bank Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere! Who: Georgia Democratic Party When: Now! What: Join a virtual phone bank and help recruit the 100s of volunteers still needed to monitor the polls on Election Day in crucial districts. Why: By recruiting other volunteers, your work will make an exponential impact on this election. Plus, these phone banks are fun because you’re calling past volunteers and other motivated Georgia Dems who want to make a difference. Length of Commitment: 2 hours Learn more & sign up here: Pre-Debate Phone Bank & Watch Party! 6:30-8:30 (EST) Wednesdays - 6-8pm EST Saturdays - 2-4pm EST
Iowa
Election Day & Early Vote Poll Observers In-person opportunity -- Volunteer must be on site Who: Iowa Democratic Party When: October 5 - November 3 What: Poll observers are placed inside and outside of polling locations, monitor the opening of polls, the voting process, and the closing of polls. They watch for problems like long lines, insufficient ballots, incorrect information given to voters, etc. Why: Poll observers are voters’ first line of defense. Your work will help flag problems quickly to ensure that every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and have it counted. Length of Commitment: Flexible Learn more & sign up here!
Absentee & Provisional Ballot Curing Team Member Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere! Who is sponsoring: Iowa Democratic Party When: October 8 - November 9 What: Help the voter protection team cure absentee ballots that have been rejected by managing and assigning volunteers running phone banks and interfacing with counties and local election administrators. Why: More absentee ballots are expected this year than ever before. You will help provide the information on rejected ballots that the absentee ballot curing team needs to help voters fix the issue and make sure their vote counts. Length of Commitment: Flexible Learn more & sign up here!
Hotline Volunteer Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere! Who: Iowa Democratic Party When: Now - November 3 What: Answer voter hotline calls and support volunteers during their shifts, including answering legal questions and technology questions. Why: You will help answer the thousands of hotline calls expected each week leading up to Election Day. Every person you help is a vote saved! Length of Commitment: Very flexible Learn more & sign up here!
Montana
Election Day Poll Managers & Observers In-person opportunity -- Volunteer must be on site Who: Montana Democratic Party When: Now - November 3 What: Poll Observers are placed inside and outside of polling locations, monitor the opening of polls, the voting process, and the closing of polls. They watch for problems like long lines, insufficient ballots, incorrect information given to voters, etc. Longer-term volunteers needed to train/manage poll observers around the state and manage ballot curing teams. Why: Poll Observers are voters’ first line of defense. Your work will help report problems quickly to ensure that every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and have it counted. Length of Commitment: Length varies depending on project Learn more & sign up here!
Vote Count Observers In-person opportunity -- Volunteer must be on site Who: Montana Democratic Party When: November 2 - November 3 What: Observe the vote count at county election offices for both mail-in and absentee ballots before Election Day and ballots cast in-person on Election Day. Why: Your work will help ensure that ballots aren’t rejected inappropriately and you will gather information on rejected ballots so that voters can cure the defects when possible. Length of Commitment: A few days Learn more & sign up here!
New York
Staff the New York Voter Protection Hotline Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere! Who: New York Democratic Lawyers’ Council When: Now! What: Staff the NY voter protection hotline and help voters understand the changes in state election law. Why: NY has several battleground Congressional races. Your work will help voters understand new voting laws and make a plan to cast their ballot. Length of Commitment: Flexible Learn more & sign up here!
Poll Watch in NY Battleground Congressional Districts In-person opportunity -- Volunteer must be on site Who: New York Democratic Lawyers’ Council When: October 24 – November 3 What: Serve as a poll watcher in one of New York’s battleground Congressional districts Why: With several Congressional races expected to be decided by a handful of votes, your work will help ensure that every eligible voter’s vote counts. Length of Commitment: Flexible Learn more & sign up here!
California
Election Protection in California Battleground House Districts In-person and remote opportunities available Who: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee When: Now! What: Monitor in-person polling locations, observe vote-by-mail ballot processing, and ensure voters can fix ballots that would otherwise be thrown out. Why: More than 27,000 mail ballots were rejected in California’s March primary, with an outsize impact on young and newly registered voters. Your work will help ensure that every eligible voter’s vote counts. Length of Commitment: Flexible Learn more & sign up here!
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