Who are the poll workers and how many are there? New data offers insights into a vital Election Day function
Pew Research Center recently published a rundown of poll worker demographics. Here are some of the key insights. Election Day rests on the backs of poll workers. But what goes into the making of a poll worker?
Election Day photos show voters and poll workers across the U.S.
It’s finally Election Day in America. Polls are open, and millions of voters who have not yet cast a ballot will head to their voting sites as candidates nationwide wrap up their campaigns. Polls will start closing in states including Georgia,
Do poll workers get paid on Election Day?
New York City poll workers make hundreds of dollars on Election Day, according to the Board of Elections. The employees are paid $250 on Election Day and receive a stipend for any training they attended beforehand,
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What poll watchers can do on election day -- and what they can't
Poll watchers are ordinary citizens who volunteer to observe elections on behalf of an organization. Many of them do so on behalf of a specific political party.
Voting on Election Day? Chances high you'll see a poll worker recruited by 'Vet the Vote'
Ben Hovland, a commissioner with the federal Election Assistance Commission, said there are expected to be just under a million poll workers total for this presidential election, meaning the 163,000 poll workers recruited by Vet the Vote is a significant help, especially during an era when recruiting poll workers has been difficult.
Poll workers ready for Election Day rush in Collier County
Poll workers gear up for a busy Tuesday in Collier County; some have been there for a while, and this year marks their first time working at a polling place for others.
Keeping ballots and poll workers safe in Georgia's 2024 election
Ahead of Election Day, Georgia officials are preparing for this year's contest – both in safeguarding the ballot and in assuring people that the race in the Peach State is fair.
Election Day 2024: 5 takeaways from Arizona's smooth day at the polls
Only one issue appeared to mar the otherwise calm Election Day. Apache County, located along the state's north and eastern borders with Utah, Colorado and New Mexico, experienced problems with its electronic pollbooks and printers on Tuesday morning. That led to long lines and concerns from tribal officials.
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On Election Day, poll workers will be in the spotlight
Former President Donald Trump, in his efforts to undermine the results of the 2020 presidential election, has accused poll workers (without any evidence) of taking part in a conspiracy to keep him out of office. Since then, poll workers have faced the ire of Trump’s most fervent supporters, which has sometimes included death threats.
Election Day voting unfolds generally smoothly with some scattered issues and delays
The final day of voting in the 2024 presidential election arrived with tens of millions of Americans having already cast their ballots.
Where to vote on Election Day in Georgia and what you need to bring
Voters in Georgia will cast their ballots at polling places across the state on Election Day. Here’s what you need to know to find your voting station.
Poll workers prepare for Election Day
“I’m nervous, but he’ll be there with me,” Reyes said. Jim Swain, a mechanic, was training poll workers Saturday on how ...
2024 General Election: As voting winds down, poll worker calls day 'uneventful'
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Poll workers give insight into preparations they do before Election Day
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Poll workers in Georgia have been preparing for months for Election Day. The preparation will ...
Opinion: A rose to Iowa's election workers, whose labors help ensure your right to vote
The Des Moines Register Opinion staff awards its weekly rose to Iowa's thousands of 'patriotic,' 'honest and dedicated' ...
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Letter to a young poll worker: Why you must stay hopeful when the world threatens to break you
Despite a Donald Trump victory, a seasoned poll worker advises, believe in the power of your vote to bring the change you ...
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Volunteer poll workers drown on a flood-washed highway in rural Missouri on Election Day
Chuck and Cathie Baldwin were driving in the dark early on Election Day to work a shift at their polling place in rural Missouri when floodwaters overtopped a creek and swept their vehicle off the ...
Opinion: Poll workers like me were blamed for issues. It was really a technology failure.
Many people in Jefferson County were effectively disenfranchised on Election Day because of the technical issues that could ...
2024 presidential election live updates: Polls start to close as America awaits results in Trump-Harris race
Voting is underway in the 2024 Presidential election. Follow live updates on Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, poll close times, ...