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Jan. 22, 2014

AB 817: Lawful permanent residents can work polls

Poll workers, legally known as "precinct board members," are seldom mentioned in media coverage of elections, yet they play an important role in our democracy. By Eugene Lee


By Eugene Lee


Every election day everyday people volunteer at polling locations, handing out ballots and shepherding voters through the voting process. Poll workers, legally known as "precinct board members," are seldom mentioned in media coverage of elections, yet they play an important role in our democracy. Their impact can be profound for voters, especially those who are new citizens or face challenges on account of language barriers or disability. ...

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