Democracy NC Vote Protector Virtual Trainings
Be a Vote Protector!
Growing threats to election workers, voters, and increases in poll worker shortages pose unique challenges to voters. Democracy North Carolina’s nonpartisan Voter Protection program works to ensure that every eligible voter in our state can register to vote and successfully cast their ballot.
Vote Protectors (previously known as poll monitors) serve as our “eyes and ears on the ground” at voting sites across North Carolina. They help voters who encounter problems at the polls and ensure that every polling place is running as it should — sounding the alarm when something isn’t right.
Vote Protectors will monitor polling places in their communities flagging: Long lines, Problems with curbside voting or accessibility, Voter confusion, and Misinformation or voter suppression.
As a vote protector, you will: Attend an online training, Receive a vote protector t-shirt, sign, and other materials, Monitor voting sites during Early Voting and Election Day, and Report problems to the 888-OUR-VOTE hotline.