Election Poll Worker Chronicles: Day 4 (Election Day)

Day four of election poll work was long but rewarding. My day started at 6:30am and before the polls officially opened at 7am, we set up tables outside the lobby area so that voter can have an area to complete voter registration paperwork. The lines quickly developed and stayed steady throughout the day. We stayed busy until after 8pm and the last voter left around 8:30pm. After the final voter left, we locked up the polling location so the inspector and all the election clerks could count the paper, electronic, and vote by mail ballots received that day. After the ballots were all counted, then we took down all the voting equipment before leaving for the evening. I finished the day happy to have helped so many people successfully vote, receive a pin for being a poll worker and hit my step goal of over 10,000 steps a day.   

 

Election Poll Work Chronicles: Day 3

 Day 3 of election work went well and flew by fast. We helped a variety of people on the last day of early voting and we were able to finish up before 7pm. Before we left for the night, the election inspector discussed with us a game plan since Tuesday is election day. 

Election Poll Worker Chronicles: Day 2

Day two of working at the election polls went well. We began the day by saying the poll workers oath followed by setting up signs outside of the poll location. I am stationed at the exit table and my job is to make sure all ballots are placed in the correct boxes as well as giving voters their I voted stickers if they want one. 

Scenes from day 2 of election poll work

One interesting thing from day 2 of election poll work were how many older people were registering to vote for the first time. I remember at least two people who told me and my table co-worker that they were voting for the first time at age 60.In addition, it was interesting to see the increased flow of traffic before and after yesterday's football games. Since Monday is the last day of early voting, I'm anticipating a larger more steady voter turn out.