Thomas Hicks
Commissioner, Elections Assistance Commission
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An Elections Working Group Webinar: Poll Workers - The Backbone of Free, Fair, and Secure Elections
May 09, 2024 @ 01:00:00 pm - May 09, 2024 @ 02:30:00 pm
Eastern Time (ET)
The fair, secure, and nonpartisan administration of elections is essential for fostering trust in election outcomes. But who are the people we rely on to perform this complicated job correctly, what are their responsibilities, and why are they essential? Continuing its webinar series on the election administration workforce, the Election Working Group’s (EWG) second event highlighted poll workers and their various experiences facilitating this crucial democratic process.
Additionally, check out the Academy's Comparative Electoral Practices report.
Leah De Young
Election Specialist at the Illinois State Board of Elections and Former Student Poll Worker at the University of Michigan
Dr. Laura Schanberg
Professor of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center and North Carolina Poll Worker
