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Just got my poll worker notice, some insights as to what is going on.

Minerva said:
I can only speak for the Judges and Clerks of the various precincts I have worked, I was a floater for a bit until assigned my current precinct. I have never witnessed an official try to influence a citizen in any way. I am confident that the system I am a part of favors no person nor party.

I was loaned out recently and the workers were all brand new to it except for one of the Judges.
I visited with them and told them to remain calm and polite and if there were any issues just call me over. I reassured them that if someone came in hostile I would step in to redirect that person. If they had any questions they were to ask and I would get an answer, even if I had to call someone.

About the only time I have had to correct someone was when they started talking politics. I stopped them and said that is a verboten subject at the polls, tell me about your house pets and favorite recipes, not necessarily involving the pets. People get bored and forget where they are at during low turnout elections.

I know the Judge I normally work with is a tRumpy, the Clerk has never expressed a political opinion.
Neither of them every vary from the procedure that they are to follow. They are professional and courteous at all times and do their best to greet every voter with a smile and thank you for taking time to vote.
I do the same.

No election official has expressed to me a concern about the validity of the process or the results thereof.
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Thank you. That's excellent. Very glad you're there, and are finding it as it should be. Your work is as American as it gets.
 
Donatello said:
Thank you. That's excellent. Very glad you're there, and are finding it as it should be. Your work is as American as it gets.
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Thank you, sincerely. But as I said earlier, I'm in it for the groupies.
 
One thing I briefly touched on was the "Spoiled Ballot" bag.

Our tabulators are optical readers. I'm not sure the exact method but I suspect it operates a CMOS device as a single line scan, similar to a television broadcast.
Ballots can only be inserted length wise, but the may be put in with the printing on top or bottom, and they can be inserted top first or bottom first. So I suspect there are four definitions for the ballot. Inside each definition will be an area that is reserved for the one or two squares each issue on the ballot may contain. Vote for office seekers will have only one square, indicating you vote for that candidate. State questions will have two squares, one for "yes" one for "no".

The single line scan determines which way the ballot has been inserted and then uses the definitions for that orientation. It then will determine which boxes have been filled in and add one vote for each box in it appropriate memory. However, one other thing it scans for is any mark outside of the designated squares. Even a small mark inches away from any of the squares will cause the ballot to be rejected. This ballot will have to be placed in the spoiled ballot bag.

People may also mess up and cast a vote in a manner they did not intend. In that case it is also a spoiled ballot.

To receive a second ballot the person must present the spoiled ballot to the Inspector. Once an affidavit of spoiled ballot form is filled out, they may get a second ballot.

The operation of the scanner is speculation on my part.
 
Question : suppose a person is disabled and can't get to the polling station.
In my country I can vote on behalf of a family member after getting a doctor's prescription and fill out a paper signed by the disabled person.
I also have to have the disabled person's identity card with me. (also, can't work a pc).

Is there something like this in us elections ?
 
SammyCp said:
Question : suppose a person is disabled and can't get to the polling station.
In my country I can vote on behalf of a family member after getting a doctor's prescription and fill out a paper signed by the disabled person.
I also have to have the disabled person's identity card with me. (also, can't work a pc).

Is there something like this in us elections ?
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We allow disable person to vote via mail-in ballot.

It is allowed for someone to assist a disabled person in completing the mail-in ballot, however typically their assistance must be documented on the security envelope used to return the ballot.

WW
 
WorldWatcher said:
We allow disable person to vote via mail-in ballot.

It is allowed for someone to assist a disabled person in completing the mail-in ballot, however typically their assistance must be documented on the security envelope used to return the ballot.

WW
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Thank you for all the info. Wonderful posts !
 
I was a book judge here in Baltimore for a number of elections. Rewarding work. Hope it goes smoothly for you!
 
One question.

Are you part of the deep state now?
 
SammyCp said:
Question : suppose a person is disabled and can't get to the polling station.
In my country I can vote on behalf of a family member after getting a doctor's prescription and fill out a paper signed by the disabled person.
I also have to have the disabled person's identity card with me. (also, can't work a pc).

Is there something like this in us elections ?
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Disable voters can apply for a mail in ballot or if they can drive to the poll, two poll workers will come out to them to conduct the vote.
This necessitates stopping the polling of everyone in line until the two poll workers return. IMHO the disabled that cannot wait in line should apply for a mail in ballot. Gives them all the time in the world to make up their minds without stopping the process for others. My state does not recognize Power Of Attorney (POA) or proxy voting.

(HINT: If asking a question of someone, quote them first or tag them in your reply so they get a heads up)
 
Have been asked to work the early polls, three days of ten hours, one day of 8.
I was kind of surprised, I'm one of the newer poll workers.
I called to see what was required since I am an inspector and usually have to pick up and return the tabulation machine.

I was told my single duty will be to stay near the tabulation machine. I don't pick it up or bring it back, just stand near.

Scuttlebutt is they have intentionally placed the younger, bigger guys at the tabulation machines.
 
Well, based on this thread, should a carry a roll of quarters with me?

Trump supporter beats up poll worker

https://www.votebeat.org/texas/2024/10/25/poll-worker-assaulted-bexar-county-maga-trump-hat/ Really no need for this. But hey typical of his supporters when he said he would pay their legal fees.
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