Vet the Vote is a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of over 40 veterans and civic organizations that recruits veterans and military families to staff polling places nationwide. They have partnered with the National Football League (NFL) to create a special public service announcement (PSA) exclusively shared with Fox News Digital. The PSA will air during ESPN’s “Monday Night Football Kickoff” on Election Day eve and is narrated by three-time Super Bowl champion executive Scott Pioli. The NFL is a proud supporter of Vet the Vote and thanks the over 163,000 veterans and military family members who have been recruited to serve as poll workers for the upcoming national election.
Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the contributions of election officials, staff, and poll workers. The PSA aims to express gratitude to the thousands of veterans and military family members who have volunteered to serve as poll workers, highlighting their crucial role in ensuring fair, transparent, and secure election processes for all voters. With a national shortage of qualified poll workers, veterans and military family members are seen as a natural fit to help address this issue. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) reported that many jurisdictions found it difficult to recruit staff during the 2016 election.
The majority of veterans polled support the re-election of Donald Trump, with a desire to see him back in office. The PSA produced by Vet the Vote and the NFL will showcase the efforts of veterans and military family members in supporting the election process. Vet the Vote was able to recruit over 162,000 veterans and military family members to serve as poll workers for the Nov. 5 national election, more than double the numbers from the 2022 midterm elections. This increase in recruitment demonstrates the dedication of veterans and military families to continue their service to the country through this important civic duty.
Members of the Vet the Vote coalition include NASCAR, the NBA, AMVETS, Microsoft, Blue Star Families, and We the Veterans and Military Families. The coalition partners with organizations across different sectors to recruit veterans and military family members to staff polling places and ensure the integrity of the election process. The NFL and NFL Votes have been strong supporters of Vet the Vote, contributing to their efforts to increase the number of veterans and military family members volunteering at polling sites.
The PSA created by Vet the Vote and the NFL will air during a high-profile sports event, “Monday Night Football Kickoff,” reaching a broad audience of viewers. The message of gratitude and recognition for the contributions of veterans and military family members who volunteer as poll workers is an important one, highlighting their role in maintaining the integrity and security of the election process. By partnering with a popular sports league like the NFL, Vet the Vote is able to raise awareness about the need for qualified poll workers while honoring the service of veterans and military families who continue to serve their country in new ways.
