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 road.
Voting on Election Day? Chances high you'll see a poll worker recruited by 'Vet the Vote'
Late Sunday afternoon a campaign called “Vet the Vote” held a pep rally in Southeast Washington for some of the many veterans and military families the campaign has recruited to volunteer as poll workers in Tuesday’s election.
'Backbone of the system': More poll workers needed in future elections
Running our elections requires a lot of time and dedication from volunteer poll workers. However, like many other places across the country, more volunteers are always needed in Tulsa County.
Milwaukee is looking for more poll workers on Election Day
As Election Day approaches, the Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) is seeking out more volunteers to work at polling locations across the city.
Missouri Couple Die in Flash Floods on Their Way to Work Election Day Polls
"This couple were wonderful people who donated their time to serve their community," said Wright County Clerk Loni Pedersen
Poll workers die in Missouri flash floods on Election Day
Two poll workers in their 70s died Tuesday after torrential rains caused flash flooding in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the deaths of a 70-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman after two vehicles were swept off State Route H near Beaver Creek in Wright County.
James O’Keefe Recruits Election Workers to Secretly Record at the Polls
Mr. O’Keefe has sought volunteers willing to wear hidden cameras and hunt for voting problems. Dozens of election judges and ...
Tribune editorial: Election workers deserve our thanks and respect
Gratitude for what our election workers do is always in order,” writes The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board. “More so in ...
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Vet the Vote Recruits Over 163,000 Poll Workers for US Elections Dedicated to Rules and Fair Play
To close the deficit of 130,000 election poll workers in 2022, Vet the Vote has recruited 163,000 military vets to volunteer ...
Worcester High School Students Volunteer as Poll Workers
WORCESTER, MA – Junior and senior students from various Worcester public high schools volunteered as ballot supervisors on ...
Instead of Doom Scrolling, I Decided to Become a Poll Worker
As the panic and anxiety started to settle in earlier this month, I grew determined to channel my energy into something ...
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95-year-old poll worker says its his civic duty to volunteer
A 95-year-old poll worker greeted voters stopping by Harrisonburg City Hall on Tuesday for election information.
Just how much access do volunteer poll watchers have to voters and secure areas in Georgia?
Georgia law has granted volunteer poll watchers more access. Ultimately it is up to poll managers on site to ensure their ...
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Volunteers work days, nights to ensure secure Hawaii election
The first batch of mail-in ballots arrived Tuesday at the state Capitol and were fed into sorting machines on the floor of ...
Volunteer today, leader tomorrow: Black Bears volunteer at polls
Having Orono’s polling place right on the University of Maine campus makes voting and volunteering accessible for students ...