Michigan Townships Association

Democracy MVP program seeks to recruit more poll workers

A state program aims to make it easier for residents to learn more about and share their interest in becoming election workers for early voting days and Election Day for the upcoming November election. Townships can learn about individuals interested in working elections through the state’s Democracy MVP program. Help spread the word by sharing program details with individuals in your township and help attract more election workers to assist in your local elections (there is even a toolkit to help you share program information). On the program website, individuals can complete an interest form, explore an election inspector resource library and review frequently asked questions about this important role. After individuals apply through the Democracy MVP program, the local clerk is notified, allowing them to contact the new potential election worker to complete the application and hiring process. The program also encourages individuals to apply directly with local clerk’s offices.