Local election officials across the country fear the loss of federal support for election security, according to a new survey ...

5 Reasons Your Poll Worker Might Be Totally Clueless ... Poll worker shortages also mean that election officials frequently fail to get rid of people who prove they can’t do the job.

As the election approaches, volunteers across the country are being trained on how to work the polls. But there may still be poll worker shortages in some of the areas that could decide the election.

Jonathan Diaz writes that, amid the pandemic, America is facing a shortage of poll workers, many of whom are traditionally older and at greater risk of complications from Covid-19. The best way to ...

Over half of U.S. jurisdictions had trouble recruiting poll workers in the 2022 midterm elections. And while age does not mean anything in terms of ability, the average age of a poll worker is 61.

You’re eligible to be a poll worker as long as you’re a U.S. citizen 18 or older, a resident of California and a registered voter. It’s a long day: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., so ...

For disabled and chronically ill poll workers, Election Day—which can mean 14-hour shifts—certainly takes the cake. Being a poll worker can be a meaningful civic duty for those who participate.

From Austin to Omaha to Miami, young women are stepping up to fill the poll-worker slots vacated by older volunteers who are high-risk for COVID-19.

LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Poll workers and probate judges want to make sure you are prepared before you head to the polls. Probate Judge Will Motlow said there are several things to grab ...

Nearly 60% of the 920,000 poll workers during the 2016 election were over the age of 60, and, as we have seen during this primary season, concerns around COVID-19 have led them to opt out in 2020 ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s almost time for early voting ahead of the November 5 elections, which means the deadline to apply to be a poll worker is coming up soon as well. Whether you feel ...

It’s almost time for early voting ahead of the November 5 elections, which means the deadline to apply to be a poll worker is coming up soon as well. Skip to content WATE 6 On Your Side ...