November 7, 2022: Election Hero Day

WHEREAS, amidst record-breaking turnout in 2020 and a global pandemic, numerous changes to election administration have been made; and,

WHEREAS, amidst all these changes, election administrators and poll workers – including those with experience and those stepping up for the first time – are playing a critical role in helping voters safely and securely access their ballots; and,

WHEREAS, to conduct an accessible and secure election requires the dedicated work of Michigan election staff and thousands of poll workers in every neighborhood and community in our state; and,

WHEREAS, making adjustments to election administration, educating the public, and recruiting and training additional poll workers has required long hours and creativity by these election staff; and,

WHEREAS, it is important that our elections can run smoothly and all eligible voters can securely cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm election, and poll workers help ensure that can happen; and,

WHEREAS, in order to recognize the heroic efforts made by election administrators and poll workers, the State of Michigan urges voters, businesses, organizations, public officials, and all candidates for public office across our state to join in celebrating and thanking these individuals;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim November 7, 2022, as Election Hero Day in Michigan.