Hannah Zapata | Published on 11/4/2024
Election Hero Day, taking place on November 4th, 2024, is a national day that celebrates the work of local election administrators, state officials, and poll workers. These workers have provided a safe and secure environment during voting. While recognizing all of the staff, this is a non partisan celebration!
There are two objectives for Election Hero Day. The first one is to increase job satisfaction and to ensure that administrators keep coming back to help. Secondly to provide local help when going through the voting process. It has been proven that people enjoy someone who is familiar to help them, this builds trust in both the process and its outcomes.
Election Hero Day Resources:
1. Election Hero Day Toolkit- This toolkit will provide you with ways to show your appreciation for your election heroes. Here you are able to go through the Partner Toolkit. You will find In-person activation best practices, a sample email draft, press release templates, etc. It is encouraged that you customize the content this toolkit has provided.
2. Partner with Civic Holidays- Here you are able to strengthen your democracy by celebrating these nonpartisan holidays! Civic Holidays brings together a wide range of individuals to come celebrate our right to vote. Each of these holidays focuses on certain aspects of the voting process. Help your community and become a confident voter.
3. Election Hero Day Partner Activation Plans- Tell us your plans! If you’re going to plan an event with your community to celebrate Election Hero Day, fill out this form. There are two ways you can activate this holiday, an in person celebration or social media. Ask questions about how you are able to prepare as well!
4. Election Hero Day Celebration- Find different celebrations going on throughout the country! Partners have put these events together to honor our election workers and the crucial part they play with voting. Explore all of the organizations that are hosting events near you.
Election Hero Day, observed on Monday, November 4, 2024, is a national, nonpartisan celebration dedicated to honoring the vital contributions of election officials, their staff, and poll workers. Roughly one million Americans make our elections possible, so we give back to them with this holiday. Help lift the spirits of election officials through joining events in person or through social media. There are multiple ways that you can show your appreciation to our election workers!