Secretary of State Puts Call Out for Poll Workers This Election Year

In preparation for the 2024 Presidential Election, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is encouraging the public to be active participants in the most important part of a presidential election – by volunteering as a poll worker on Election Day.

Recognizing the critical role that poll workers play in ensuring a safe, secure, and accurate election, Secretary Raffensperger is calling on the citizens of the Peach State to actively engage in the democratic process and serve their local election offices.

Last month, Franklin County Elections Supervisor Tracie Creason put out the call for more poll workers.

The Franklin County Board of Elections held their first meeting of the year last month and according to Elections Board Chairperson Cindy Banks, they are expecting record numbers at the polls this year, particularly in the May and November elections.

Creason said that’s why the Board is looking for extra poll workers.

By volunteering during Early Voting or Election Day, citizens can contribute to upholding the integrity of our elections and promote civic responsibility.

Elections are complex operations, requiring thousands of manhours by hundreds of committed servants in each of Georgia’s 159 counties.

Poll Workers are essential to this process and are responsible for voter assistance and the efficient operation of polling precincts.

Poll Workers are the front line of safe, secure, and accurate elections.

Creason said training and support are provided by county election officials to ensure that all volunteers are prepared for their roles throughout the election process.

Unlike Poll Watchers, Poll Workers are paid for their work.

If you are interested in being a poll worker for the 2024 elections you can contact Creason at 706-384-4390 in Franklin County or Robin Webb at the Hart County Board of Elections Office at 706-376-8911.