In the previous part 1 blog and shared email, you learned what a poll worker is, their responsibilities, and how to apply to become one. In the part 2 blog, poll watcher responsibilities and how to apply were discussed.
In this part 3 blog, we will discuss the other 6 of 8 ways you can volunteer to help prevent voter fraud without the need to be present at the voting precincts. They are as follows:
1. Perform voter registration research - Voter registration lists can be obtained ahead of the election. You can do research yourself, however, usually you will have no difficulty getting a copy of these lists from your precinct at the state headquarters of your candidate or party. The website www.tributes.com and local papers can even be checked for obituaries.
2. Speak out at election board hearings and local precinct sessions - At election divisions and elections centers you can assure what issues are and are not being addressed. Discussions can include deceased people voting, electronic voting fraud and ballot tampering. You should be able to get this information from your state’s Secretary of State office or commonwealth to find out more about election board meetings.
3. Write “Letters to the Editor” and opinion editorials - These letters to the editor allow you to comment on and respond to articles in local and national papers. These letters are being watched by legislators and policy makers so they can find out what the public is thinking about election procedures. An opinion editorial is printed on the editorial page, but differs in key ways. An op-ed is usually longer than an a letter to an editor and provides more in-depth analysis and commentary on a particular policy alternative or article. Be concise, honest and relevant. Make sure facts are correct and easy to verify. Include your contact information so the paper can get in touch with you. Most papers have guidelines for op-ed writing and submissions as well.
4. Call into radio talk shows - Millions of citizens tune in to talk radio at home and commutes to and from work. This is a good way to reach a large amount of people at a time. Keep it to local and regional shows since you will want to keep conversation around your state elections. Make sure your write down what you want to say or at least bullet points before you call in. Have a one line answer prepared to let the radio screeners know what you are calling about. Make sure the radio show is discussing your subject so what you have to say is relevant.
5. Create your own blog, or blog on others sites - A blog is a type of website or part of one on which a person regularly posts content, commentary or links to the subject you wish to discuss. You can start your own blog and share your opinions with your state and possibly nationally. Find a voter fraud subject with your unique style that makes your blog interesting and unique. Election fraud should be a sensitive issue that should be relatively easy to get people to respond. Stay on top of relevant events and what media is saying in your state and region. There a books and YouTube’s our there to help you create and make an effective blog and how to publicize it.
6. Be active in social networking - Many people have found social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and the new Truth Social to be effective ways to communicate and organize. Convention of States has its own location called “COS Squad.” It’s easy to find and join these sites and the locations within them. Many of your posts on these site locations limit you to so many characters. On these sites you can tell friends what you're doing, share interesting news stories or just give your opinions on what you feel needs to be corrected with voting procedures.
You can make a difference in assuring voter fraud is prevented. Volunteers like you can help the state assure voting is legit (assure that more people do not vote than are registered) and point out any irregularities. We can minimize voting errors and continue to improve voting integrity with your critical volunteer help. Stand up, show up and speak up!
