Become a Poll Worker!

Thanks to the uncertainty created by COVID-19, concerns are mounting that we may not have enough people to work the polls for Election 2020. Many poll workers are older, retired members of the community, and this year it will not be safe for many of them to work in such public roles. As a result, most states will need younger people need to step up to help at the polls. It’s an excellent addition to your work as a Vote Captain!

Voting Systems, Election DayLila NordstromAugust 18, 2020Election 2020, Poll Worker

The Plurality-Majority Voting System

The relatively straight-forward plurality-majority system (a.k.a.the first past the post or winner-takes-all system) is easy to understand and has a lot of fun nicknames. It’s also the most common vote tabulation system in the world, so you’ve definitely participated in it. Here’s how it works.

How Exactly Are Our Votes Counted?

This week we’re beginning a series to help you and your team better understand how votes in America are actually tabulated. It sounds technical, but it’s an incredibly important topic – your ability to cast a meaningful vote depends heavily on how that vote gets counted (and same goes for your team).