Silver State Voices and the ACLU of Nevada have estimated that we need 600 poll observers in Nevada this election season. As the Trump regime and his lackeys at the supreme court continue to chip away at voting rights and incite confusion, we must be ready to counter their attempts.
The best way to do this is by joining the Election Program from Silver State Voices and the ACLU of Nevada to be a nonpartisan Election Protection poll monitor.
What Is the Election Protection Program?
The Election Protection program is a nonpartisan, community-centered effort to protect the freedom to vote. Its goal is to ensure that voters can participate without fear, have their ballots counted, and access support when their rights are threatened.
The program is locally organized by the Let Nevadans Vote coalition to:
- Place volunteers at polls across the state to be the “eyes and ears.”
- Ensure voting barriers are reported in real-time for resolution by experts.
- Offer a national hotline that connects voters to free legal support.
Observation Is the Tool to Support Voters
There are three ways that observation provides support:
Empower Voters
- Amplify voter education.
- Support Nevadans at the polls.
- Ensure every voter can participate confidently.
Expand Voter Access
- Monitor voting lines and wait times.
- Encourage participation.
- Help to guarantee that no Nevada voters get turned away.
Protect the Vote
- Observe vote centers.
- Track election law compliance.
- Safeguard voting rights by reporting issues at the polls.
Being a Poll Observer
Volunteers will sign up for observation shifts at a voting center. During this shift, volunteers report to a Field Captain. Pairs complete observation shifts. Election Protection needs volunteers for all days of voting. Early voting is October 17 – October 30. Election Day is November 3.
There are two main roles:
- Inside observation: Observing inside within a designated observation booth (no phones allowed)
- Line support: Observing outside the 100 ft. electioneering zone
The Volunteer Shift Workflow
