Hi! I signed up last year to work my first election as an election inspector/poll worker, and I'm already signed up for this year. I take a vacation day from my day job to do it. It is a very long day (17 hrs in NYS, w/2 30 minute breaks). But, it is SOOOOO rewarding. If you can work it out, it really is a great experience.
You're my hero and role model, Laura! I'm taking the training in a couple weeks and will also be 'poll working' this election day. Thanks for your encouraging words!
I have been a poll worker since the 2020 general election. It's a long day, but the satisfaction of helping to keep democracy running is worth it. Side benefits include getting to spend a day with wonderful fellow poll workers, and occasionally treats brought by grateful voters! Please join us!
I am in my 8th election as a Poll Worker - and I am there to verify that voters are given every opportunity to vote as a volunteer Poll Watcher inside the voting room as many days as my schedule allows during Early Voting and on Election Day. Each year, I am moved to awe by the dedication of the workers who are well trained and understand the protocol of each election cycle - even though the rules change slightly every time. We are not allowed to talk to voters or paid poll workers because we are to watch and listen only. However, if we see something - we are to say something to the Clerk in charge so that a misunderstanding can be corrected immediately. I serve in Hillsborough County Florida.
I've been a poll worker since 2020 and am now an assistant precinct manager in Georgia. Election day is a long day (5:30 until 9:30) but our team is a good one and it's actually kind of fun, in an exhausting way. Welcoming people in to vote is a privilege and a way for me to give back to my community. Those who make rules about elections need to work an election!
It is a privilege indeed! And even better, in the 2024 election, word got back to the precinct team I am part of that several voters had commented on how welcoming and friendly we were. There's nothing like making people feel good about voting!
I became a poll worker this spring and worked the state primary election in June. I also found it rewarding despite the long day. I learned just how secure our elections are. I think every voter should attend a poll worker training session. If they did, they would understand that concerns about election security are entirely unfounded.
For decades..I’ve grown elder being a ballot clerk! The basics of democracy in action, I always feel immensely moved and honored to be asked back, to take the oath to support the constitution..and the of course to, on the given day, be steady, attentive, courteous, encouraging, congratulatory, to each voter.
I was a poll worker for 35 years, I’m 86, so no longer physically able to work those 15 hour days. I would love to go back, but it would compromise my health.
I have been a poll worker here in WI since 2020. It has given great insight into our elections process, and allowed me to speak with good knowledge about the process and possible fraud.
Yes, there's nothing like being able to speak about the election process from first-hand knowledge. I've occasionally been able to counter some really ignorant comments from some of my friends; it shuts that line of talk right up, and actually leads them to think.
Happy and proud poll worker here. Yes, it's a very looong day (17 hours, plus 4 hours training, plus an hour the night before to set up), but it's really worth it. Check it out if you haven't done so before. It's a great way of participating in our democracy.
I attended the local info meeting just last week. The method of becoming a poll worker is a bit complicated here. You fill out an application and submit it to the town clerk. The clerk sends a list of people to the board of selectmen and they approve/disapprove of the individuals. The clerk’s decision is a black box, though, so I may or may not be selected. If they look at my FB feed, I may not because the clerk said specifically that they’re trying to avoid even the appearance of a bias or conflict. It’s obvious from my posts that I lean way in one direction , sooo…
I became a poll worker in trump one. It is worth every penny or lack thereof. I dare “them” to harass me. I am downsizing and my recent plan is to stack newspapers on my front lawn, let the junk mail I get disgorge itself from my mail box, leave the house unlocked and let’em take whatever they want. A few tawdry bullies who need more spankings than they got as asshole children are a waste of my time. I don’t care if they kill me. I have my lawyer on standby. It is like Kathy bates said in “fried green tomatoes”, I’ve got more insurance. Great piece. Keep supporting voting rights any possible way you can. We can do this!
I volunteered to be an official observer for the Hawaii primary election being held next Saturday. I attended an orientation, two training sessions where we tested the ballot scanning and tallying machines, and a full day last Saturday with the teams handling mail in ballots. Most ballots are mailed or dropped off but there will be some in person voting.
Being an observer was weird because I didn’t do much of anything except, well, observe. I think being an opener would be more my style. Maybe for the general election.
Hi! I signed up last year to work my first election as an election inspector/poll worker, and I'm already signed up for this year. I take a vacation day from my day job to do it. It is a very long day (17 hrs in NYS, w/2 30 minute breaks). But, it is SOOOOO rewarding. If you can work it out, it really is a great experience.
This is awesome, Laura! Make sure you're staying hydrated and fed while safeguarding our democracy.
By the way, ff any municipalities need a testimonial, look no further!
You're my hero and role model, Laura! I'm taking the training in a couple weeks and will also be 'poll working' this election day. Thanks for your encouraging words!
I've done it before and there's no better way to understand what absolute horseshit Trump's whining about elections is. Elections ARE fair!
As one of my fellow poll workers put it, anybody who thinks elections are rigged should work one and see how it's nearly impossible to do!
And film it....for uh, learning purposes.
That's essentially the training video.
DITTO!!
I have been a poll worker since the 2020 general election. It's a long day, but the satisfaction of helping to keep democracy running is worth it. Side benefits include getting to spend a day with wonderful fellow poll workers, and occasionally treats brought by grateful voters! Please join us!
I am in my 8th election as a Poll Worker - and I am there to verify that voters are given every opportunity to vote as a volunteer Poll Watcher inside the voting room as many days as my schedule allows during Early Voting and on Election Day. Each year, I am moved to awe by the dedication of the workers who are well trained and understand the protocol of each election cycle - even though the rules change slightly every time. We are not allowed to talk to voters or paid poll workers because we are to watch and listen only. However, if we see something - we are to say something to the Clerk in charge so that a misunderstanding can be corrected immediately. I serve in Hillsborough County Florida.
I've been a poll worker since 2020 and am now an assistant precinct manager in Georgia. Election day is a long day (5:30 until 9:30) but our team is a good one and it's actually kind of fun, in an exhausting way. Welcoming people in to vote is a privilege and a way for me to give back to my community. Those who make rules about elections need to work an election!
It is a privilege indeed! And even better, in the 2024 election, word got back to the precinct team I am part of that several voters had commented on how welcoming and friendly we were. There's nothing like making people feel good about voting!
I became a poll worker this spring and worked the state primary election in June. I also found it rewarding despite the long day. I learned just how secure our elections are. I think every voter should attend a poll worker training session. If they did, they would understand that concerns about election security are entirely unfounded.
For decades..I’ve grown elder being a ballot clerk! The basics of democracy in action, I always feel immensely moved and honored to be asked back, to take the oath to support the constitution..and the of course to, on the given day, be steady, attentive, courteous, encouraging, congratulatory, to each voter.
I was a poll worker for 35 years, I’m 86, so no longer physically able to work those 15 hour days. I would love to go back, but it would compromise my health.
Was an election judge for 16 years and know full well that Felon47 is full of it when he rants about election fraud - IT AIN'T HAPPENING
I have been a poll worker here in WI since 2020. It has given great insight into our elections process, and allowed me to speak with good knowledge about the process and possible fraud.
Yes, there's nothing like being able to speak about the election process from first-hand knowledge. I've occasionally been able to counter some really ignorant comments from some of my friends; it shuts that line of talk right up, and actually leads them to think.
Happy and proud poll worker here. Yes, it's a very looong day (17 hours, plus 4 hours training, plus an hour the night before to set up), but it's really worth it. Check it out if you haven't done so before. It's a great way of participating in our democracy.
I attended the local info meeting just last week. The method of becoming a poll worker is a bit complicated here. You fill out an application and submit it to the town clerk. The clerk sends a list of people to the board of selectmen and they approve/disapprove of the individuals. The clerk’s decision is a black box, though, so I may or may not be selected. If they look at my FB feed, I may not because the clerk said specifically that they’re trying to avoid even the appearance of a bias or conflict. It’s obvious from my posts that I lean way in one direction , sooo…
A couple years ago I became an election judge. I feel like I am helping the system work as it should.
I became a poll worker in trump one. It is worth every penny or lack thereof. I dare “them” to harass me. I am downsizing and my recent plan is to stack newspapers on my front lawn, let the junk mail I get disgorge itself from my mail box, leave the house unlocked and let’em take whatever they want. A few tawdry bullies who need more spankings than they got as asshole children are a waste of my time. I don’t care if they kill me. I have my lawyer on standby. It is like Kathy bates said in “fried green tomatoes”, I’ve got more insurance. Great piece. Keep supporting voting rights any possible way you can. We can do this!
I just served in my first poll. I felt that it is so important to have plenty of good people performing this important work.
I volunteered to be an official observer for the Hawaii primary election being held next Saturday. I attended an orientation, two training sessions where we tested the ballot scanning and tallying machines, and a full day last Saturday with the teams handling mail in ballots. Most ballots are mailed or dropped off but there will be some in person voting.
Being an observer was weird because I didn’t do much of anything except, well, observe. I think being an opener would be more my style. Maybe for the general election.