Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys Are Recruiting Poll Workers
Billie Eilish performs on stage at Telekom Electronic Beats at Telekom Forum on June 01, 2022 in Bonn, Germany. Inductee Mariah Carey speaks onstage at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2022 in New York City. Alicia Keys speaks onstage during the celebration of Harry Belafonte's 95th Birthday with Social Justice Benefit at The Town Hall on March 01, 2022 in New York City.
Singers, actors and comedians are banding together to help keep polling places running smoothly amid a nationwide shortage of poll workers.
Power the Polls is an organization aiming to enlist a new generation of poll workers ahead of the midterm elections coming up on November 8, 2022. Per Yahoo!, they have already recruited 50,000 potential new election workers since it relaunched its campaign in May, thanks in part to its influential partners.
The goal of Power the Polls is to enlist younger, more diverse and unbiased poll workers who can continue powering elections for years to come. People who speak multiple languages or possess technical skills are especially in demand, though those qualifications are not required to get involved.
Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys called on their fans to take part in the movement and register as poll workers. Other participants included former President Barack Obama, comedian Trevor Noah and actress Kerry Washington.
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