NASS and NASED Recruit ABA Members as Poll Workers Ahead of General Election

For Immediate Release
Aug. 28, 2024

Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) are once again working with the American Bar Association (ABA) to encourage their members to serve as poll workers for the Nov. 5, 2024, gen­eral election. This is a continuance of the organizations’ “Poll Worker, Esq.” effort, which began in 2020 and resumed in 2022.

“As a lawyer by trade I know firsthand how much legal professionals value our democracy and rule of law. I want to thank our associations for again encouraging ABA professionals to step up to become poll workers,” said Steve Simon, NASS President and Minnesota Secretary of State. “Chief Election Officials are anticipating record turnouts this presidential election. So please consider becoming a poll worker to help election officials across the country keep our elections fair, orderly, and secure for all. The time is now.”

“Serving as a poll worker is a meaningful act of public service, and we’re proud to be working with the American Bar Association again to encourage their members to sign up. Poll workers are the face of an election for most voters, so we hope this partnership encourages lawyers, law students, and anyone who can to step up and serve, not just in November 2024 but in all elections happen­ing in their communities” said Bryan Caskey, NASED Incoming President and Director of Elections for the Kansas Secretary of State.

ABA is the largest voluntary association of lawyers in the world and has an extensive communica­tions network. Further, poll worker training for lawyers who work as poll workers may be eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit according to state law and procedures.

“Elections are the lifeblood of our democracy,” ABA President William R. Bay said. “But they don’t happen without the dedication and hard work of many people working with state and local election officials and staff to make it an easy experience for anyone to vote. Poll workers are an essential part of that team effort. The ABA encourages lawyers to step up and volunteer to be poll workers. Be a part of this important process. Your service to your community makes a difference.”

It is important to note that poll workers are hired at the local level. For more information, visit the nonpartisan canivote.org, which features a “Become a Poll Worker” page. Also look for #PollWorkerEsq on social media.

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NASS Media Contact:
Maria Benson, Senior Director of Communications
mbenson@nass.org | 202-624-3528 | www.nass.org 

NASED Media Contact:
Amy Cohen, Executive Director
acohen@nased.org | 240-801-6029 | www.nased.org