More Perfect Backs Vet the Vote Campaign to Address Poll Worker Shortage
Event summary
- More Perfect is supporting We The Veterans and Military Families' Vet the Vote campaign to recruit veterans and military families as poll workers in 2026.
- 48% of jurisdictions reported difficulties recruiting poll workers in the 2024 general election, according to the EAVS.
- The partnership will fund state leads in Arizona, Nevada, and Michigan, alongside existing operations in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
- The initiative aims to boost recruitment through national and state-level events, narrative-driven materials, and digital products.
The big picture
More Perfect's support for the Vet the Vote campaign aligns with broader efforts to strengthen democratic institutions by addressing critical gaps in election administration. The partnership leverages the trusted status of veterans and military families to enhance public confidence in the electoral process, a key factor in maintaining stable governance. The initiative is part of More Perfect's broader Democracy Goals, particularly focusing on trusted elections and representative governance.
What we're watching
- Recruitment Effectiveness
- Whether the Vet the Vote campaign can successfully address the poll worker shortage in key states.
- Public Trust
- How the involvement of veterans and military families impacts public trust in election security.
- Scalability
- The pace at which this model can be expanded to other states facing similar challenges.
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