Poll workers are the backbone of election integrity — opening and closing polling sites, checking in voters, safeguarding ballots, and reconciling vote counts. When there aren't enough workers, polling locations may close and lines grow long.
Vet the Vote is a nonpartisan initiative with a mission to recruit 250,000 Veterans and military family members as poll workers in the 2026 midterms and beyond. Since 2022, more than 165,000 have already stepped up — and election officials across the country say Veterans are among the most reliable volunteers they have.
Research shows that voters are more likely to trust the election process after they engage with competent poll workers or take tours of election facilities. The most distrustful voters are more than 15% more likely to say they trust the election process when they learn Veterans and military family members serve as election workers. Veteran poll workers don't just keep elections running — they make them more credible.
Signing up is simple — Vet the Vote connects you directly to your local jurisdiction's application page. Apply as early as you can. It improves your chances of being selected and gives you time to complete required training.
Join veterans and military families across the country to ensure elections run smoothly in your community and show the country what patriotic, nonpartisan service looks like.