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We're proud to launch our Election 2020 Task Force. Below are opportunities to protect the integrity of this historic election and our sacred right to vote. You'll receive regular emails from us through the election with projects to help ensure the election is safe, secure, and accessible.

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** National Election Protection Opportunities
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Poll Observer in Battleground States ([link removed])
In-person opportunity -- Sign up to learn about specific locations.
Who: 2020 Victory Voter Protection for Joe Biden & the Democrats
When: Now - November 3
What: Poll observers are placed at polling locations to monitor the opening of polls, the voting process, and the closing of polls. They watch for problems like long lines, insufficient ballots, incorrect information given to voters, etc.
Why: Poll observers are voters’ first line of defense. Your work will help flag problems quickly to ensure that every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and have it counted.
Length of Commitment: Varies by state, minimum of one day.
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])
National Voter Assistance Hotline ([link removed])
Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere!
Who: 2020 Victory Voter Protection for Joe Biden & the Democrats
When: Now - November 3
What: Help answer voters’ questions about the voting process and help them make a plan to vote early.
Why: Many voters have questions this year. Your work will help ensure that every eligible voter is able to exercise their right to vote.
Length of Commitment: Very flexible
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])
Battleground Voter Protection Recruitment ([link removed])
Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere!
Who: 2020 Victory Voter Protection for Joe Biden/Democrats
When: Now - November 3
What: Help recruit and schedule thousands of volunteers to help the Voter Protection team monitor the polls and staff voter protection hotlines.
Why: These calls are critical and your work will help grow the team dedicated to ensuring that every vote counts.
Length of Commitment: Very flexible
Learn more & sign up here:
National Hotline ([link removed])
Michigan ([link removed]) | Florida ([link removed]) | Colorado ([link removed]) | Iowa ([link removed]) | Pennsylvania ([link removed]) | North Carolina ([link removed]) | Ohio ([link removed]) | Texas ([link removed])


** State-Based Election Protection Opportunities
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** Michigan
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Polls Observers for Early Vote, Election Day, and Absentee Ballot Count ([link removed])
In-person opportunity -- Volunteer must be on site
Who: Michigan Democratic Party
When: Now - November 3
What: Poll observers are placed inside and outside of polling locations, monitor the opening of polls, the voting process, and the closing of polls. They watch for problems like long lines, insufficient ballots, incorrect information given to voters, etc. Absentee ballot count observers are also needed, beginning on Election Day in each county. Longer-term volunteers are needed to train/manage poll observers and ballot curing teams around the state.
Why: Poll observers are voters’ first line of defense. Your work will help flag problems quickly to ensure that every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and have it counted.
Length of Commitment: Length varies depending on project.
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])
Ballot Curing Volunteers ([link removed] )
In-person and remote opportunities available
Who: Michigan Democratic Party
When: Now - November 10
What: Help cure absentee ballots or provisional ballots that have been rejected by running phone banks and interfacing with counties and local election administrators.
Why: As absentee ballots are counted, thousands are rejected. Your work will help voters cure defective ballots, answer challenges, and ensure provisional ballots are counted.
Length of Commitment: Flexible
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])


** North Carolina
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Ballot Curing Team ([link removed])
Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere!
Who: North Carolina Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign
When: Now - November 13
What: Full-time volunteers needed to manage teams of ballot curing volunteers and navigate the constantly-evolving ballot review process. This role is fully remote. A major component of this effort will begin Sept. 29, when the counties will hold at least weekly meetings to review absentee ballots.
Why: There is significant concern that tens of thousands of absentee ballots may be rejected. Already absentee ballots cast by Black voters are being rejected at a much higher rate than those cast by White voters. Your work can help voters fix their ballots and be counted.
Length of Commitment: Flexible
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])


** Georgia
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Ballot Rescue Team ([link removed])
Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere!
Who: Georgia Democratic Party
When: Now!
What: As a trained Ballot Rescue team member, follow-up with Georgia voters to help them fix issues flagged by elections officials with absentee ballot requests and ballots themselves.
Why: Every voter you contact is one whose vote may not be counted without your help!
Length of Commitment: Very flexible!
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])
Volunteer Recruitment Virtual Phone & Text Bank ([link removed])
Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere!
Who: Georgia Democratic Party
When: Now!
What: Join a virtual phone bank and help recruit the 100s of volunteers still needed to monitor the polls on Election Day in crucial districts.
Why: By recruiting other volunteers, your work will make an exponential impact on this election. Plus, these phone banks are fun because you’re calling past volunteers and other motivated Georgia Dems who want to make a difference.
Length of Commitment: 2 hours
Learn more & sign up here:
Pre-Debate Phone Bank & Watch Party! 6:30-8:30 (EST) ([link removed]) Wednesdays - 6-8pm EST ([link removed])
Saturdays - 2-4pm EST ([link removed])


** Iowa
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Election Day & Early Vote Poll Observers ([link removed])
In-person opportunity -- Volunteer must be on site
Who: Iowa Democratic Party
When: October 5 - November 3
What: Poll observers are placed inside and outside of polling locations, monitor the opening of polls, the voting process, and the closing of polls. They watch for problems like long lines, insufficient ballots, incorrect information given to voters, etc.
Why: Poll observers are voters’ first line of defense. Your work will help flag problems quickly to ensure that every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and have it counted.
Length of Commitment: Flexible
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])
Absentee & Provisional Ballot Curing Team Member ([link removed])
Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere!
Who is sponsoring: Iowa Democratic Party
When: October 8 - November 9
What: Help the voter protection team cure absentee ballots that have been rejected by managing and assigning volunteers running phone banks and interfacing with counties and local election administrators.
Why: More absentee ballots are expected this year than ever before. You will help provide the information on rejected ballots that the absentee ballot curing team needs to help voters fix the issue and make sure their vote counts.
Length of Commitment: Flexible
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])
Hotline Volunteer ([link removed])
Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere!
Who: Iowa Democratic Party
When: Now - November 3
What: Answer voter hotline calls and support volunteers during their shifts, including answering legal questions and technology questions.
Why: You will help answer the thousands of hotline calls expected each week leading up to Election Day. Every person you help is a vote saved!
Length of Commitment: Very flexible
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])


** Montana
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Election Day Poll Managers & Observers ([link removed])
In-person opportunity -- Volunteer must be on site
Who: Montana Democratic Party
When: Now - November 3
What: Poll Observers are placed inside and outside of polling locations, monitor the opening of polls, the voting process, and the closing of polls. They watch for problems like long lines, insufficient ballots, incorrect information given to voters, etc. Longer-term volunteers needed to train/manage poll observers around the state and manage ballot curing teams.
Why: Poll Observers are voters’ first line of defense. Your work will help report problems quickly to ensure that every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and have it counted.
Length of Commitment: Length varies depending on project
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])
Vote Count Observers ([link removed])
In-person opportunity -- Volunteer must be on site
Who: Montana Democratic Party
When: November 2 - November 3
What: Observe the vote count at county election offices for both mail-in and absentee ballots before Election Day and ballots cast in-person on Election Day.
Why: Your work will help ensure that ballots aren’t rejected inappropriately and you will gather information on rejected ballots so that voters can cure the defects when possible.
Length of Commitment: A few days
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])


** New York
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Staff the New York Voter Protection Hotline ([link removed])
Remote opportunity -- Volunteer from anywhere!
Who: New York Democratic Lawyers’ Council
When: Now!
What: Staff the NY voter protection hotline and help voters understand the changes in state election law.
Why: NY has several battleground Congressional races. Your work will help voters understand new voting laws and make a plan to cast their ballot.
Length of Commitment: Flexible
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])
Poll Watch in NY Battleground Congressional Districts ([link removed])
In-person opportunity -- Volunteer must be on site
Who: New York Democratic Lawyers’ Council
When: October 24 – November 3
What: Serve as a poll watcher in one of New York’s battleground Congressional districts
Why: With several Congressional races expected to be decided by a handful of votes, your work will help ensure that every eligible voter’s vote counts.
Length of Commitment: Flexible
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])


** California
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Election Protection in California Battleground House Districts ([link removed])
In-person and remote opportunities available
Who: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
When: Now!
What: Monitor in-person polling locations, observe vote-by-mail ballot processing, and ensure voters can fix ballots that would otherwise be thrown out.
Why: More than 27,000 mail ballots were rejected in California’s March primary, with an outsize impact on young and newly registered voters. Your work will help ensure that every eligible voter’s vote counts.
Length of Commitment: Flexible
Learn more & sign up here! ([link removed])
Thank you for your commitment to our democracy. If you’re not a member of the Task Force and want to receive these emails in the future, join the Election 2020 Task Force ([link removed]) .

Sincerely,

The We The Action team

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