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Posted by Patria Henriques on Thursday, July 11, 2024

January 15, 2024

Polls are facing labor shortages too

January 15, 2024 • Roughly 1 million people volunteer to work at polls during presidential elections, but recruiting enough poll workers remains a perennial challenge. Those staff shortages can add to wait times at the polls, which, in turn, can depress voter turnout. Now, as many poll workers grow older and end their service, advocacy groups are pushing for young people to step up. Also: Who says college is just for the young?

Polls are facing labor shortages too

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