Democracy Defenders in the Twin Cities, MN, USA

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Nonviolent Peaceforce is working with a broad coalition of organizations to mobilize nonpartisan teams of "Democracy Defenders" for the U.S. elections in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. Over the past few weeks, Nonviolent Peaceforce has trained 100 poll captains in deescalation, nonviolence, and unarmed civilian protection. On November 3, there will be 250 total volunteers who will be mobilized across the Twin Cities, MN to have a proactive and deescalatory violence and ensure that there is no harm or threat of harm to voters.

The Democracy Defenders will be wearing orange vests and staying 100 ft away from the polling locations, as required by Minnesota law. Below, you can find the list of polling locations where we will be located.

Some of our Democracy Defenders on why they are volunteering on November 3:

"I am here because every voter has the right to vote free of harrassment and intimidation. As a community, we get to refuse the erosion of norms and denying people's rights." - Emily Oliver

"I am here to protect every individual's right to vote." -Victoria Nelson