There remains a critical need for Democratic poll workers in Franklin County for the March 04 Primary.
This need includes Presiding Judges (who manage the polling place and supervise the other judges) and regular Judges (who variously oversee the poll books and voter indentification and signature requirements; oversee the provisional ballot process; or oversee the operation of the voting machines).
Presiding judges are paid $160 for the work, training and transportation costs. The presiding judges are required to take a four-hour training course.
The other poll workers are paid $110—$95 for Election Day and $15 for the 2-hour training.
Even young adults can be presiding judges. Pass this on to anyone interested.
Those interested in working can register online at or call the Board of Elections at (614) 462-3100 or sign up at http://vote.franklincountyohio.gov
Judges are needed because Governor Ted Strickland, a Democrat, won all but 22 of Franklin County's 854 precincts last year. State law requires a presiding judge to the the same political party as the gubernatorial candidate who last won that precinct.
Currently, there are 41 Democratic Presiding Judge slots that are uncommitted for the Primary. There are 210 Democratic regular Judge spots that are still uncommitted for the Primary.
Those interested in working can register online at or call the Board of Elections at (614) 462-3100.
A UAPA supporter, who served as a Presiding Judge for the last election and will be doing so again for the Primary would be happy to share experiences and/or assist in getting you involved as a poll worker. Sign up here if you would like to be contacted.