Governor Glenn Youngkin Encourages Virginians to Serve as Officers of Election on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

Governor Glenn Youngkin Encourages Virginians to Serve as Officers of Election on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin is encouraging Virginians to sign up to serve as Officers of Election to ensure accurate and secure elections this November. August 1st is designated as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and provides an opportunity to highlight the important work of officers of election inside polling places.

"On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, I am asking every eligible voter in Virginia to consider serving their community as an officer of election. We are incredibly grateful for Virginia's Officers of Election who staff polling places and check-in voters but we need more officers," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "As we approach a presidential election, please consider volunteering so we can ensure accurate and secure elections in the Commonwealth and in your community."

Each year, thousands of Virginia voters participate in the election process not just by casting ballots but by working in their polling place as Officers of Election.

All Election Day polling locations and early voting locations need Officers of Election for every day that they are open, requiring more than 20,000 officers of election to staff voting locations across the Commonwealth.

Officers of Election must be qualified Virginia voters. Anyone interested in becoming an Officer of Election should review the information found at Virginia Department of Elections - Officer of Elections and fill out the online application.

Officers of Election are compensated for their service and Virginia law requires employers to allow anyone who serves as an Officer of Election to take leave on Election Day without using vacation time or being subject to disciplinary action.

Election Day is November 5, 2024, with early voting beginning on Friday, September 20. Virginia's ballot will include races for president, all 11 congressional districts, a Senate seat, and a variety of local offices.

# # #