Democracy only works when everyone can participate. Volunteer as a poll worker, register voters, or fight suppression. Your help is needed now.
From a few hours to an ongoing commitment, there's a role for everyone in protecting the right to vote.
Poll workers are the backbone of elections—checking in voters, explaining ballots, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Many jurisdictions pay $150-300/day and desperately need younger, tech-savvy workers.
Sign up at WorkElections.org →Millions of eligible Americans aren't registered. Set up at community events, college campuses, or high-traffic areas. Organizations provide training and materials—you provide the enthusiasm.
Volunteer with Vote.org →From your couch, you can remind voters about registration deadlines, early voting, and Election Day. Perfect for introverts who want to make a difference without face-to-face interaction.
Find opportunities →Nonpartisan observers monitor polling places to ensure everything runs fairly. Training is provided. Your presence helps deter intimidation and document any problems.
Join Election Protection →Transportation is a real barrier for many voters—seniors, people with disabilities, those without cars. A few hours of driving on Election Day can help dozens of people exercise their right to vote.
Sign up to drive →Handwritten postcards are proven to increase turnout. Write from home on your own schedule. Organizations provide addresses and scripts—you provide the personal touch.
Start writing →"The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have."
Voter suppression isn't a relic of the past—it's an active, ongoing effort to make it harder for certain people to vote. Recognizing the tactics is the first step to fighting them.
Strict ID requirements disproportionately affect low-income voters, seniors, and minorities who are less likely to have government-issued photo ID. An estimated 21 million Americans lack the required ID.
Since 2013, over 1,600 polling places have closed, disproportionately in minority communities. Fewer locations mean longer lines and longer travel—barriers that deter voting.
States remove "inactive" voters from rolls, often without notification. Eligible voters arrive at the polls only to find they've been removed—sometimes illegally.
Districts drawn to dilute minority voting power or guarantee one-party wins. When your vote is pre-determined by the map, that's suppression by design.
Millions of Americans can't vote due to past convictions—even after serving their time. Laws vary by state, and many eligible voters don't know their rights have been restored.
Armed "poll watchers," misinformation about voting dates or requirements, and threats of immigration enforcement—all designed to scare people away from the polls.
If you witness or experience voter intimidation, document what you can and report it immediately to the Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). This is a federal crime and will be investigated.
These organizations are on the front lines. Support them with your time, money, or both.
Founded by Stacey Abrams. Fights voter suppression through litigation, legislation, and advocacy. Focuses on states with the worst suppression.
100+ years of nonpartisan voter education and advocacy. Local chapters in every state run voter registration drives and candidate forums.
Fights gerrymandering, protects voting access, and advocates for election security. Strong state-level presence.
Litigation powerhouse. Sues states over discriminatory voting laws and defends voters whose rights are violated.
Research and advocacy on voting rights, election security, and gerrymandering. The go-to source for data on voter suppression.
Nonpartisan voter registration and turnout. Co-chaired by Michelle Obama. Focused on young voters and underrepresented communities.
Verify your voter registration (check at vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote)
Know your state's ID requirements and early voting options
Save the Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE
Sign up for a volunteer opportunity above
Help 3 friends/family members verify their registration
Donate to or volunteer with a voting rights organization
Be part of the solution. Protect the right that protects all other rights.
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