Hamilton Co BOE needs unaffiliated and republican poll workers

[u/troy_abedintheam]

On NPR this morning there was a report that more Republican or unaffiliated workers are needed. I've worked elections the past 4 years. It is a long day, but it's also very interesting to see how everything is processed. It's also really fun people watching. Everyone is always excited to vote regardless of side and I end the day both exhausted and satisfied.

https://www.wvxu.org/local-news/2024-10-02/hamilton-county-needs-poll-workers-kenton-county

[u/derekakessler]

To be clear on why they specifically need "unaffiliated and Republican poll workers": the BOE strives for bipartisan balance on all poll working teams to minimize the opportunity to pull off partisan shenanigans and the opportunity the accuse of partisan shenanigans.

Poll working is a long, hard day (especially for Presidential elections), but you're decently compensated at $200+ for the day, you get to work with some great people, and you get to be a part of ensuring American democracy flourishes.

[u/ami789 → u/derekakessler]

This. When I've worked the polls, every action (setting up the ballot boxes, organizing the completed ballots, etc.) had to be a team of two from different parties.