With less than two weeks until Election Day, poll workers across the city are gearing up to do their part, including grandmother of five, Kate Doran.

“I really believe it’s important to be on the frontlines,” she said.

Doran, who has lived in Brooklyn for about five decades, said she feels an obligation to preserve democracy and take a break from her busy life to volunteer in Park Slope.

“Sometimes my own sewing has to take a backseat,” Doran said.

It’s a role she has held for nearly two decades and enjoys showing off to her grandchildren, who love to visit while she’s working at the poll site.

“It’s charming, it’s heartwarming, and it’s encouraging, because they’re going to understand that this is what they will be doing when they’re old enough,” she said.

Doran plans to head to a Park Slope polling location again on Nov. 5, when New Yorkers will be casting their ballots in the 2024 presidential election.

“The best part of being a poll worker is solving the voters’ problems. If they come in, and their name isn’t in the poll book, for example, but we always smile at them, hugely. We smile hugely and we say, ‘We are very glad you’re here, and we’re gonna help you vote,’” she said.

The last presidential election put poll workers, who are normally on the periphery of political rhetoric, center stage.

Then-incumbent President Donald Trump falsely accused two Atlanta election workers of election fraud. That led to violent threats and intimidation against the Georgia poll workers.

Despite the pressure and real-world dangers, Doran said she feels safe.

“If we were to have a problem, we have a police officer. We could just say, ‘Officer, would you please come over and help me out here,’” she said.

Doran believes her job ensures election integrity and that many dedicated poll workers help make elections successful.

“We are well trained. Poll workers are very seriously and carefully trained. We follow all the laws and the rules, and we are protecting the vote of everyone who’s there,” Doran said.

Early voting in New York is from Oct. 26 until Nov. 3, with Election Day on Nov. 5. New Yorkers can also vote early by mail or with an absentee ballot.