What should poll workers do if federal agents or ICE arrive at a polling place?

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September 25, 2026

What should poll workers do if federal agents or ICE arrive at a polling place?

Our new guide helps election offices prepare poll workers before Election Day. It includes guidance for:

  • Creating a response plan
  • Training and role-play scenarios
  • Scripts poll workers can use
  • An incident report form
  • Materials for an incident kit

Preparing for federal agents or ICE at a polling place

Guidance and training materials to help election workers respond if federal agents, including ICE, enter a polling place.

best practices

The goal is to make sure election workers know what to do, who to contact, and how to respond calmly while keeping voters safe and voting moving.

We worked with the Public Rights Project, Election Security Exchange, The Election Group, and other election and security experts to create this guide.