Power the Polls is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that’s recruiting the next generation of poll workers. National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, observed this year on Aug. 1, is somewhat of the organization’s Super Bowl. The annual nationwide day of action provides a unique opportunity for all generations to step up and play a crucial role in shaping the democratic process.
The effort to staff polling locations is especially critical ahead of the 2024 election, where voter turnout is expected to be high. Power the Polls—co-chaired by actor and activist Kerry Washington and former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger—is hoping to connect over a million people with their local voting site.
