The Neglected Threat: The importance of poll worker training in a period of electoral reform | Boston Area Colleges Election Project

The Neglected Threat: The importance of poll worker training in a period of electoral reform

Author:

Zaino, Jeanne

Volume, Number & Page:

Aug-06

Publication Info:

Campaigns and Elections

Date:

2006

Reviews problems U.S. elections face in terms of poll workers, such as the aging of the poll workers, difficulties recruiting poll workers. Additionally discusses how important poll workers are and how the damage that incompetent poll workers can inflict on the system.

Difficulty Level:

1

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