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.

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 ...

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.

Poll workers don't get out of bed at 4 a.m. on Election Day because of the pay. ... and I mean absolutely everyone that is eligible to vote, gets their vote in on time election day.

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.

Sixty percent of local election officials expressed some level of concern, a survey by the Brennan Center for Justice found.

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 ...

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.

Although many volunteers help out at polls, the county still drafts about 45% of its 3,000 workers needed each general election. Draft letters are sent out randomly to a small percentage of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...