In 2004 I worked as a voter information specialist on election day for the Polk County Supervisor Elections. It was a great experience and I really enjoyed it. This year I am moving up a bit and will serve as a precinct clerk for the primary on September 5th and the general election on November 7th.

I encourage you to sign up as a poll worker and help out this fall. If you work full-time, take a day off or ask your boss if you can have the day off with pay. Some employers are willing to grant that special request for election work. We especially need the younger folks to help out. Much of the day of a precinct worker or voter information specialist can be technical and process oriented, perfect for geeks.

If your interested head over to the Polk Elections web site and sign-up. I'd love to have a gang of friends/readers help out at my precinct.