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This Election Hero Day, </span><b>October 20, 2026</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we turn the spotlight toward the election heroes who often go unseen: the poll workers, staff, and officials who safeguard our right to vote and keep democracy running.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the tremendous contributions that election officials, their staff, and poll workers make to ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all Americans. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Election heroes are our neighbors, friends, and leaders who make our elections work for all of us. 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