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LauraInLA

(1,304 posts)
Mon Aug 26, 2024, 01:46 PM Aug 26

If you plan on being a poll worker for this cycle, reach out ASAP! I just applied for Los Angeles --

the San Fernando Valley, Hollywood, West Hollywood, and they’re already full! I know this is a blue bastion, but I’m hoping this bodes well for interest and turnout across the nation .

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If you plan on being a poll worker for this cycle, reach out ASAP! I just applied for Los Angeles -- (Original Post) LauraInLA Aug 26 OP
I'm working the PA polls here in York County this year. JoeOtterbein Aug 26 #1
Also in York county pa. epoxygirl Aug 26 #4
Welcome to DU! JoeOtterbein Aug 26 #5
Thank you! epoxygirl Aug 26 #6
Hello from a fellow newbie poster, longtime lurker ;) ! LauraInLA Aug 26 #7
Welcome to DU! JoeOtterbein Aug 26 #8
Thank you! LauraInLA Aug 26 #9
I am a poll watcher in PA biophile Aug 26 #2
Absolutely, it's long! I applied for the 4-day cycle in CA, which is something like LauraInLA Aug 26 #3

epoxygirl

(2 posts)
4. Also in York county pa.
Mon Aug 26, 2024, 02:04 PM
Aug 26

Super rural township. 5-1 Republican. Fun fact - all of our poll workers are Dems! Always a long day, but wouldn't miss it! (Have lurked for 20 years! My first post!)

biophile

(349 posts)
2. I am a poll watcher in PA
Mon Aug 26, 2024, 01:50 PM
Aug 26

Have done it for several election cycles. We get an online Zoom training on election law and regulations. I enjoy it although I am not usually there the entire 14 hours. Polls are open from 7am-8pm and then if you stay for the closing, counting and verification procedures, it’s a long day.

LauraInLA

(1,304 posts)
3. Absolutely, it's long! I applied for the 4-day cycle in CA, which is something like
Mon Aug 26, 2024, 02:01 PM
Aug 26

Nov 2, 3, 4 9 am-8 pm, and Nov 5 6 am-8 pm. Apparently there are already more than enough people here willing and able to take on that commitment.

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