Probably a silly question, but do you think that volunteering to either work at the polls or as a poll watcher would do any good in a liberal county located in a liberal state?
I live in Montgomery County, Maryland where there is no way that Trump or the Republicans can possibly win in the general election. Neighboring Frederick County wa…
Probably a silly question, but do you think that volunteering to either work at the polls or as a poll watcher would do any good in a liberal county located in a liberal state?
I live in Montgomery County, Maryland where there is no way that Trump or the Republicans can possibly win in the general election. Neighboring Frederick County was “red” until recently but now it’s leaning Democrat, mostly because of liberals fleeing Montgomery County.
I’m not sure there is much that I can really contribute.
If you work at the polls, they pay you. I only ever knew of dems and repubs doing watching or challenging. I didn't like challenging as I am not very brave. You have to step right into the voting transaction with the clerk and the voter and say, "I challenge this vote". You have to be firm, too! As long as you know what you're doing, it isn't hard. It requires a strong belief in yourself and your country. Once I realized that I wasn't cut out for challenging, I decided to work at the elections. It was very interesting and if you get a jerk like I did you will learn even more than if you get a good, competent presiding judge. NM is very crooked but during the actual election day, they followed the rules. To a tee. The cheating happens elsewhere. I watched and didn't see anything but they use the Dominion machines here, even though they aren't supposed to. The secretary of state here threatened jail time if the election board wouldn't certify the election. That county's election results raised everyone's hackles but no one wanted to go to jail. Very red county, very blue results. To get started, contact the Republican Party in your county (if that's your party; I don't know if libertarians have anything like that). They can help you decide if you want to watch, challenge or work the polls. I think there are a couple of other things but I don't remember them. I'm a total gung-ho poll worker though. If you want to help, they are desperate for good people. There are several positions for paid work, too. Contact the Bureau of Elections for your county for the paid positions. Good luck!! Please ask if you have any other questions. We're not in the same state but if you want more info, let me know! I'll do my best!
Probably a silly question, but do you think that volunteering to either work at the polls or as a poll watcher would do any good in a liberal county located in a liberal state?
I live in Montgomery County, Maryland where there is no way that Trump or the Republicans can possibly win in the general election. Neighboring Frederick County was “red” until recently but now it’s leaning Democrat, mostly because of liberals fleeing Montgomery County.
I’m not sure there is much that I can really contribute.
If you have any suggestions please let me know...
If you work at the polls, they pay you. I only ever knew of dems and repubs doing watching or challenging. I didn't like challenging as I am not very brave. You have to step right into the voting transaction with the clerk and the voter and say, "I challenge this vote". You have to be firm, too! As long as you know what you're doing, it isn't hard. It requires a strong belief in yourself and your country. Once I realized that I wasn't cut out for challenging, I decided to work at the elections. It was very interesting and if you get a jerk like I did you will learn even more than if you get a good, competent presiding judge. NM is very crooked but during the actual election day, they followed the rules. To a tee. The cheating happens elsewhere. I watched and didn't see anything but they use the Dominion machines here, even though they aren't supposed to. The secretary of state here threatened jail time if the election board wouldn't certify the election. That county's election results raised everyone's hackles but no one wanted to go to jail. Very red county, very blue results. To get started, contact the Republican Party in your county (if that's your party; I don't know if libertarians have anything like that). They can help you decide if you want to watch, challenge or work the polls. I think there are a couple of other things but I don't remember them. I'm a total gung-ho poll worker though. If you want to help, they are desperate for good people. There are several positions for paid work, too. Contact the Bureau of Elections for your county for the paid positions. Good luck!! Please ask if you have any other questions. We're not in the same state but if you want more info, let me know! I'll do my best!
Thank you and I will. I think that the Republicans still have an office around here, somewhere. :)