Posted on Oct 9, 2022
Election officials worry about potential poll worker interference this November
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https://www.npr.org/2022/10/09/ [login to see] /election-officials-potential-poll-worker-problems-november
Sad State of Affairs.
Sad State of Affairs.
Election officials worry about potential poll worker interference this November
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Anyone on either side or from any political party or no political party who tampers with ballots should be arrested. Period. End of story
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
...""We know there are people who are doubters who want to be poll workers," Latimer told NPR. "Quite frankly, I don't have a problem with that. I'd like for them to come in and see what the real process is."
Latimer said the key is to have experienced supervisors familiar with the process on the lookout for any mischief or bad actors.
Levine published a report in late September on precautions election administrators can take to vet poll workers and deter potential mischief. This includes giving poll workers access to only what they need and working in teams. Levine also recommended that jurisdictions allow nonpartisan observation, allowing the public to learn about the election process while monitoring for malicious workers.
The worst-case scenario, Levine said, would be Americans losing faith in the electoral process as a result of poll worker concerns and isolated incidents. He said the best way for the public to help thwart insider attacks is to show up on Election Day in force.
"I think it's critical that people are making sure that they're participating in the process," Levine told NPR. "And I do think that the higher the turnout, the less likelihood that bad actors can successfully meddle in American elections."
...""We know there are people who are doubters who want to be poll workers," Latimer told NPR. "Quite frankly, I don't have a problem with that. I'd like for them to come in and see what the real process is."
Latimer said the key is to have experienced supervisors familiar with the process on the lookout for any mischief or bad actors.
Levine published a report in late September on precautions election administrators can take to vet poll workers and deter potential mischief. This includes giving poll workers access to only what they need and working in teams. Levine also recommended that jurisdictions allow nonpartisan observation, allowing the public to learn about the election process while monitoring for malicious workers.
The worst-case scenario, Levine said, would be Americans losing faith in the electoral process as a result of poll worker concerns and isolated incidents. He said the best way for the public to help thwart insider attacks is to show up on Election Day in force.
"I think it's critical that people are making sure that they're participating in the process," Levine told NPR. "And I do think that the higher the turnout, the less likelihood that bad actors can successfully meddle in American elections."
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