“Stand Up. We’re Going to Induct You.”
Historically, campaigns, parties and advocacy groups have enlisted volunteer #poll #watchers to observe the process and flag concerns.
In 2020, hundreds swarmed ballot-counting centers in states where the vote was close.
On social media and in unsuccessful lawsuits, Trump claimed Republican poll watchers had witnessed fraud or were denied the chance to observe, fueling conspiracy theories that the contest had been stolen from him.
But poll watchers can only look and, in some states, raise challenges.
#Poll #workers, on the other hand, are paid to help to physically administer the election.
As temporary government employees, they may register voters, check identification, issue ballots and assist with equipment.
In Georgia and Arizona this year, they’ll also help hand-count ballots or the envelopes for absentee ballots returned on Election Day.
🆘That direct access to the voting is exactly what the activists are promising.
In May, Wallnau brought his Courage Tour to a massive white tent an hour outside Detroit.
He moved among the crowd, clasping his arms around believers as they swayed together to worship music.
Later that day, he summoned them to their feet as he issued a holy assignment: to serve as poll workers.
“Who here is bothered about the election integrity issue?”
Wallnau asked.
“Who is interested in obeying God, election integrity and getting paid to do it? All right, stand up. We’re going to induct you.”
Dozens in the crowd stood, heads bowed and arms raised