I did back in 2020 (m)

Posted on August 26, 2026 at 07:57:02 AM by rdublue

Figured that as I was a lot younger than the typical (retired) volunteer it was better for me to work the polls and risk COVID. Worked the single busiest election day precinct in Charlotte, but NC voting is mostly early so we wrapped up soon after polls closed.

Not too difficult but, if anything, it increased my faith in the security around ballot custody and counting. Tough to hack or manipulate at scale without getting caught, at least in NC. Nothing like seeing the sausage get made to understand it better.

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Has anyone here ever volunteered as a poll worker? How was the experience? Anyone considering being a poll worker for the mid-terms?* - By RampantWolverine August 26, 2026 at 07:11:48 AM
- I am a DNC challenger and have in every major election since 2018.* - By Beave August 26, 2026 at 01:08:44 PM
- Yes. Have regularly worked as a MI election insector since 2020 and will be again in November.* - By kccambo August 26, 2026 at 12:29:55 PM
  - As for experience: Long day, on your feet alot, and satisfying. Definitely not doing it for the $ :). Able to see how the system works up close.* - By kccambo August 26, 2026 at 12:31:41 PM
- I volunteered as a poll worker in Virginia for the April special election, the primary last month and will work the general in November. … - By Ian August 26, 2026 at 10:28:00 AM
- We worked the 2024 election and will work the general election this year. - By hurryup August 26, 2026 at 10:21:32 AM
- I did back in 2020 (m) - By rdublue August 26, 2026 at 07:57:02 AM
- I have! I signed up for the 2020 elections - By el fuego August 26, 2026 at 07:21:20 AM

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I did back in 2020 (m)