Hello Lawrence community! My name is Hannah Baron and I’m a student recruiter for the Campus Compact Safe Elections Project. The goal of the project is to encourage nonpartisan election engagement among young people – specifically young people as poll workers. Right now there is a national poll worker shortage due to COVID-19 because of its impact on people over the age of 60. If this is still the case when the election comes around, this means limited and potentially biased polling locations that could sway the vote one way or the other.
Being a poll worker is an integral part of upholding our democracy. By being a poll worker you can ensure that everyone has the ability and access to cast their vote. Poll workers are needed throughout the country so if in November you will be living in the state where you are registered please consider becoming a poll worker. In most states, this is a paid opportunity. For more information on your specific county please visit the website for your county’s registrar of voters.
Lastly, if you are unable to be a poll worker but are eligible to vote, PLEASE REGISTER AND VOTE.For more information regarding Campus Compact please visit compact.org/education-for-democracy/safe-elections-project/faq