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Clergy in swing states are training to help maintain order on Election Day

Published October 22, 2026 4:56 am • Updated October 22, 2026 4:56 am •

In swing states around the country, clergy from all faiths are training to become election day "poll chaplains." They will be stationed 100 feet from some voting sites to help voters and lower the temperature, in an election year in which elected officials are facing high levels of threats and harassment.

In swing states around the country, clergy from all faiths are training to become election day "poll chaplains." They will be stationed 100 feet from some voting sites to help voters and lower the temperature, in an election year in which elected officials are facing high levels of threats and harassment.

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