Poll workers not at full staff for Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties in upcoming special election
Several counties in Ohio have recruited enough eligible people in their area to work the polls for the special election.
But Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties’ board of elections are still looking to fill all the spots for the special election in their communities.
The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office announced more than 28,000 Ohioans signed up to be poll workers for the August 8 election.
The minimum number of poll workers needed for the state’s special election is 27,587. Secretary of State Frank LaRose set a goal of 31,811 poll workers statewide.
“We’re well underway to being fully prepared for Election Day,” said LaRose. “The men and women who will assist you at your polling location are your friends and neighbors, and we should all take a moment to thank them for their hard work and significant role in making Ohio elections secure and accurate.”
Ohio counties are 89% of the way to reaching the statewide goal.
The 32 counties at full recruitment are as follows: Adams, Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Belmont, Brown, Cuyahoga, Darke, Fairfield, Gallia, Geauga, Hardin, Henry, Hocking, Holmes, Lawrence, Logan, Medina, Mercer, Morgan, Morrow, Perry, Pickaway, Portage, Preble, Putnam, Richland, Ross, Tuscarawas, Union, Vinton and Wyandot.
Requirements to apply to be an Ohio election poll worker
Applicants must be at least 17 years old and U.S. citizens living in the county to qualify to work their community’s polls. You’ll also need to attend required training classes.
If you’re over 18, you must be a registered voter in that county to be eligible.
Sign up as a poll worker for the special election here on the Ohio Secretary of State’s page.
The average poll worker earns around $100 to $150, including paid training.
How to sign up to be an election poll worker in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties
Call 330-783-2474 or apply on the Mahoning County Board of Election website for information on how to sign up to be a poll worker in Mahoning County.
Call 330-369-4050 or visit the Trumbull County Board of Elections website to apply to sign up to be a poll worker in Trumbull County.
To sign up in Columbiana County, call 330-424-1448 or visit the Columbiana County Board of Elections website to apply.
We’re working to determine how many people have signed up to work the polls in each county and how many are needed.
More voting information can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
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