Jackson County election workers train to man polls ahead of April 2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Tuesday, more than 800 election workers received training ahead of Election Day.
The Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners tell FOX4 more than 800 poll workers, also known as election judges, are getting ready to man about 100 poll sites on Election Day.
Hundreds of people gathered at Midwest Genealogy Center Tuesday, training in preparation for next week’s election on April 2. In the crowd, Election Judge Lisa Klanke.
“I work within the same community and see a lot of the same people each time and I also enjoy the people that I work with,” she said.
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“It’s my three days of work that I do per year, I’m retired so this is a break in my schedule,” said Stan Kulik, another election judge.
Most of the training consists of the dos and don’ts on Election Day. Learning about new laws and how to check for proper identification.
“Knowing the process has made me trust the process,” Kulik said.
On Election Day, it’s a long day for workers, starting at 5 a.m. until polls close. But they say it’s not too bad when you’re helping your community.
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“I’ve enjoyed it,” Klanke said. “I really have over the years that I’ve done it and I’m happy to be a part of it.”
Election judges do get paid, making anywhere between $125 to $300 depending on their role. FOX4 has the worker descriptions and how you can sign up to be a poll worker for November’s election here.
