As pandemic surges, election officials seek poll workers State and local election officials across the country are trying to recruit younger workers to staff polling places on Election Day in NovemberCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Wanted: Poll workers willing to brave a global pandemic in November. More than two-thirds of poll workers are over age 61, putting them at higher risk of the COVID-19 disease. In primaries held during the initial coronavirus outbreak, some polling places were late to open after poll workers failed to report. Local governments are typically responsible for recruiting poll workers, but states have been stepping in as the pandemic exacerbates an already fragile system. Election officials said making sure poll workers feel safe on the job is key to the recruitment effort.

Source: ABC News July 19, 2020 12:12 UTC