CALIFORNIA – Every first of September is an important day for the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. It serves as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. The day is designated to help create awareness and encourage people to serve as poll workers with only two months left before the November election.
Some may wonder poll workers aren’t needed as much this year due to COVID-19 causing many to vote by mail, but the U.S. Election Assistance Commission says now America is facing a shortage of poll workers.
“Millions of Americans – especially voters with disabilities and those who lack reliable mail service – will continue to rely on in-person voting to cast a ballot,” the U.S. Election Assistance Commission website explained.
With the majority of poll workers being over the age of 60, it is encouraged for people to step up and volunteer due to COVID-19 making those over the ages of 60 more at risk of complications if the virus is contracted.
Compensation for being a poll worker varies within location. Those interested in volunteering can visit https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote and select their state and county to register.
