‘Vet the Vote’ event kicks off in Montpelier

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A national campaign is calling for service members to pitch in for their country yet again – this time as poll workers.

Vet the Vote is a national campaign dedicated to recruiting veterans and military families to register to vote and serve as poll workers.

According to an Instagram post by the organization, they will be in Montpelier this afternoon with Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas.

Vetthe Vote says it is a unique opportunity for veterans to learn how to help their communities this election season.

That event will be at the Capitol Plaza on Tuesday, starting at 12:30.