Poll Worker Recruitment Strategies

Kelly Mena from CNN Digital discusses the efforts to recruit poll workers due to a shortage caused by COVID-19. The first National Poll Worker Recruitment Day aims to raise awareness of the need for new poll workers. Poll workers are crucial for the in-person voting process, performing tasks like opening polling locations and assisting voters. States are using creative strategies to boost recruitment, such as lowering age limits, paying government employees, and partnering with local businesses. With the election approaching and COVID-19 still a concern, officials worry if these efforts will suffice.

What was the primary goal of the first National Poll Worker Recruitment Day?

• To celebrate the work of poll workers

• To train existing poll workers

• To raise awareness about the need for new poll workers

• To organize a national voting day

How has COVID-19 affected the traditional poll worker workforce?

• It has had no effect on the workforce

• It has impacted the traditionally senior and vulnerable workforce

• It has made the workforce more diverse

• It has increased the number of available workers

What is one of the roles of poll workers during the election process?

• Counting the votes

• Opening polling locations and checking in voters

• Designing the ballots

• Announcing the election results

Which group has been traditionally more involved in the poll worker workforce?

• Young adults

• Senior citizens

• Middle-aged professionals

• College students

Which of the following is a strategy used by states to increase poll worker turnout?

• Increasing the voting age

• Lowering the age limit for poll workers

• Reducing the number of polling locations

• Eliminating poll worker positions

How are local businesses contributing to the recruitment of poll workers?

• By organizing community voting events

• By offering free services to voters

• By partnering with election officials for outreach

• By providing financial support

What is one of the creative ways states are boosting poll worker recruitment?

• Providing free transportation to polling stations

• Partnering with athletes for outreach

• Offering free meals to voters

• Reducing the number of polling days

What is a concern for election officials as the election day approaches?

• Whether the efforts to recruit poll workers will be enough

• If the election will be postponed

• The weather conditions on election day

• The availability of voting machines