Rhode Island Department of State hosts poll worker recruitment event for veterans

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of State hosted a poll worker recruitment event for veterans and their families on Saturday.

The event was in partnership with Vet the Vote, which works to get more military veterans and families involved with working during elections.

Attendees heard from state officials on how Rhode Island runs its elections and were given information on where they could work as paid poll workers this election cycle.

“Our country’s veterans and military families understand the importance of service, and their commitment to our democracy and our nation’s values align perfectly with the responsibilities of poll workers,” Secretary of State Gregg Amore said.