Biden Administration to Pay College Students for Voter Registration and Poll Work

Vice President Kamala Harris announced a new initiative under the Federal Work-Study program to pay college students for voter registration efforts and poll working, aiming to boost youth engagement and fill poll worker vacancies.

Vice President Kamala Harris revealed the Biden administration's plan to pay college students for voter registration and poll working through the Federal Work-Study program.
The initiative aims to engage young leaders in the electoral process and address the shortage of poll workers.
Critics argue the plan uses taxpayer dollars for political purposes, with some suggesting it's an election-year strategy to mobilize Democratic voters.
The Department of Education clarified that work-study funds can be used for non-partisan civic engagement work, including voter registration.
The announcement has sparked a debate over the use of federal funds for voter mobilization efforts, with comparisons to potential election rigging.