Poll Workers vs Poll Observers

1. Poll Workers vs Poll Observers Similarities and differences

2. Requirements • Poll Worker • Must be a registered voter in his/her county of residence • Can only work in his/her county of residence • Must be trained by his/her county Board of Elections (2-3hours) • Must register as a potential poll worker at his/her county Board of Elections or Secretary of State’s Office • Must work approximately 1-2 hours for set-up meeting the night before the election • Must work 6:00 am to approximately 7 or 8 p.m. day of election • Is a paid position. • Can opt for home precinct or more challenging precinct • Can work in pairs if requested ahead of time depending on county BOE

3. Requirements Poll Observer • Must have a Certificate of Appointment by an appointing authority • Is not a paid position • Possible assignments: • Observers at an In-Person Absentee Voting Location (early voting) • Observers at a Board of Elections Office prior to the Official Canvass • Observers at Precincts on Election Day • Recount Observers • Election Audit Observers

4. Observer Duties • Must know election law and rules • Must comply with the wishes of the Presiding Judge (PJ) • May be ejected by the PJ if deemed disruptive • Cannot talk to voters/workers unless has a specific problem and then only to the PJ • Cannot have any recording device • Can step out to call the BOE if necessary • Keeps copious notes • Can work in a different county