Advancement Project Deploys Attorneys And Poll Monitors Across Six States And Washington, D.C. To Protect Voters On Election Day
November 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the eve of the 2026 midterm elections, Advancement Project, a national movement lawyering and racial justice organization, announced today that it will deploy 30 staff members, including attorneys, organizers, and trained poll monitors, to polling places in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Working alongside grassroots partners and the nonpartisan Election Protection coalition, Advancement Project teams will arrive before polls open and stay until the last voter in line has cast a ballot.
“What does it take to save a vote? It takes people who are prepared, connected, and able to act in time,” said Carmen Daugherty, Executive Director of Advancement Project. “Every eligible voter has the right to cast a ballot freely, without fear or interference. Tomorrow, our team will stand with partners who have spent years building trust in their communities, ready to answer questions and step in the moment something goes wrong. Voters should know they are not alone.”
On Election Day, Advancement Project staff will legal guidance and coordinate rapid response as reports come in from the field. Teams will monitor polling places for problems that can keep eligible voters from casting a ballot, including registration and ID issues, long lines, misinformation, and intimidation, and will support voters whose eligibility is challenged. Advancement Project has also engaged election officials in advance about the presence of law enforcement at polling places, aiming to resolve problems before they escalate.
As the U.S. Department of Justice prepares a significant federal election-monitoring operation, Advancement Project has established its own nonpartisan monitoring program in Virginia to “watch the watchers,” documenting monitors’ conduct and helping to ensure voters are protected. In October, Advancement Project and the NAACP filed a lawsuit under the Voting Rights Act challenging the deployment of federal election monitors. Voters deserve clear information and accountability from everyone involved in administering and monitoring elections.
Advancement Project’s work does not end when polls close on election day. Its teams will remain engaged through ballot counting and certification, working with partners on the ground to respond to any attempt to discount valid ballots or interfere with certification. Command centers in California and Florida will also track and respond to mail-in ballot problems affecting voters who rely on the U.S. Postal Service.
In the lead-up to Election Day, Advancement Project has worked to get reliable information to voters. The organization developed Know Your Rights resources and an Election Hub, trained partners and local poll monitors, and worked with trusted content creators to reach young voters of color with accurate, practical information and to counter false and AI-generated claims about voting.
Voters who encounter problems at the polls or have questions about their rights can call the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
About Advancement Project
Advancement Project is a next-generation, multi-racial civil rights organization. Rooted in the great human rights struggles for equality and justice, we exist to fulfill America’s promise of a caring, inclusive, and just democracy. We use innovative tools and strategies to strengthen social movements and achieve high-impact policy change. Visit www.advancementproject.org to learn more.
