diff --git a/plugins/poll/assets/javascripts/initializers/extend-for-poll.js.es6 b/plugins/poll/assets/javascripts/initializers/extend-for-poll.js.es6
index d9e83930513..2ea99f1374b 100644
--- a/plugins/poll/assets/javascripts/initializers/extend-for-poll.js.es6
+++ b/plugins/poll/assets/javascripts/initializers/extend-for-poll.js.es6
@@ -59,6 +59,10 @@ function initializePolls(api) {
       return;
     }
 
+    if (!helper) {
+      return;
+    }
+
     const post = helper.getModel();
     api.preventCloak(post.id);
     const votes = post.get("polls_votes") || {};