Bill 118 S.Res. 326, also known as a resolution recognizing August 23, 2023, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day," aims to bring attention to the importance of recruiting poll workers for elections in the United States. The resolution highlights the crucial role that poll workers play in ensuring fair and efficient elections by assisting voters, maintaining order at polling places, and upholding election laws.
The resolution emphasizes the need for increased recruitment of poll workers, especially in light of recent challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and a shortage of poll workers in some areas. By designating August 23, 2023, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the need for more individuals to volunteer as poll workers and encourages organizations and individuals to take action to recruit and train poll workers for future elections.
Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 326 underscores the importance of poll workers in the democratic process and calls for increased efforts to recruit and retain poll workers to ensure the integrity and accessibility of elections in the United States.