UC Counties Need More Poll Workers For Upcoming Elections
As primary and general elections approach in the Upper Cumberland, local election officials are sounding the alarm that more poll workers are needed to staff polling places across the region. Election officials said while precincts are staffed, the list for standby workers is very slim. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said currently, she […]
Putnam County Seeing Lows In Democratic Poll Workers
The Putnam County Election Commission needs more Democratic workers to meet the state mandated 50/50 party split. Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said the Republican Party workers are there, but state assistance may be needed for the Democratic side. “Right now, we’re to the point I’m fixing have to call the state and say what do […]
Secretary Of State Recruiting Upper Cumberland Poll Workers
Secretary of State Tre Hargett said the need is high for poll workers in the Upper Cumberland region. Hargett has launched a statewide campaign called, “Be an Election Hero. Become a Poll Worker.” Hargett said the goal is to recruit workers to conduct smooth and efficient elections. “These people that do work the polls for […]
Election Workers Still In Need
Local elections officials say they continue to need election day workers. Election administrators we spoke to said numerous workers have declined this year because of COVID. White County Elections Administrator Dorcas Marcum said she wants people to still apply and get training in case anyone gets sick. Marcum said word of mouth and the state’s […]
