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Ohio Calls for 40K Poll Workers | Parkersburg News
Ohio’s election officials are launching a massive recruitment drive to hire nearly 40,000 new poll workers ahead of the November midterms, aiming for a 30% buffer over minimum requirements to handle voter surges. With $1 million in grants distributed by registered voter count—and every county guaranteed $1,000—counties are being pushed to train and retain more staff. All poll workers, even those trained this year, must complete updated training before Election Day. This ensures backup coverage for last-minute absences, keeping polling places running smoothly. Training sessions, like those in…
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