Tuesday
October 20, 2026
Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the tremendous contributions that election officials, their staff, and poll workers make to ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all Americans. Taking place on October 20, 2026, nonprofits, business leaders, brands, public officials, and more will unite to honor the election heroes in our communities.
With your support, Election Hero Day will help boost election official morale ahead of Election Day and send a clear message to the public that we support our friends and neighbors who play such a vital role in preserving our democracy.
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Who are the Election Heroes?
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Provide on-site support to voters at Election Day polling places and during early voting. They are responsible for everything from checking voters in to making sure voting machines are working in proper order. These folks are on the front lines of elections and will interact with hundreds of voters throughout their work.
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Manage the day-to-day of election responsibilities, including processing voter registration and mail ballot applications, procuring and testing voting machines and tabulators, and responding to questions from the public. In many cases, this team is quite small, leading to a heavy and time-sensitive workload for these workers in this critical time.
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Responsible for overseeing and executing nearly every aspect of election administration.
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Implement election laws and policies, maintain voter registration databases, and work collaboratively with local election officials to ensure a successful voting experience for all eligible voters.
Our Partners
Election Hero Day is proud to work with a diverse group of nonprofits, business leaders, brands, public officials and more to honor the election heroes in our communities. Check out all the partners celebrating Election Hero Day.
