Poll Worker Orientation

November 19th, 2014 Introductions

Poll Worker Coordinator: Samantha Pearsaul 772-226-3844 Voter Stats

Indian River County 8/2013 11/2014 Republican 44,302 45,067 Democrat 26,995 27,527 Other 23,235 25,957

Total 94,532 98,551 Major & Minor Parties Major Political Parties Minor Political Parties Democratic America’s Party of Florida Republican Constitution Party of Florida Ecology Party of Florida Florida Socialist Workers Party Green Party of Florida, Inc. Independence Party of Florida Independent Party of Florida Justice Party of Florida Libertarian Party of Florida In a Primary Election, Party for Socialism and Liberation the Minor Parties Peace and Freedom Party Listed are included Reform Party on the (NOP) No Official Party Tea Party of Florida Learn more

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VoteIndianRiver.com Presidential race 2012

19,630 Absentee Voters (up from 2008 election - 17,542 )

28,646 Early Voters (up from 2008 election – 27,933) 23,841 Election Day Voters (down from 2008 election – 25,670 )

75,117 Total (up from 2008 election – 71,145 )

77.07% Turnout (down from 2008 election – 79%) 275 Poll Workers Participated (down from 2008 election - 475 )

2014 GENTERAL Election General Election: November 4th, 2014 53,494 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST (Absentee, Early Voting & Election Day) 54.62% vs 16.72% (General & Primary Election Voter turnout)

2014 GENTERAL Election

During the General Election, we answered nearly 3,000 phone calls to address the following voter issues: Correct Polling Location Change of Address Absentee Ballot Questions

2014 GENTERAL Election

During the General Election, we employed 234 Poll Workers throughout IRC’s 22 Polling Locations

Why should you be a Poll worker?

An opportunity to be part of the democratic process!

Make New Friends!

$$ Earn some Money $$ Payment Information

Pay is Based on the Position that you are Assigned

Receive your paychecks on Election Day

No W-2s or 1099s are issued to Election Day workers

Requirements

• Must be registered to vote in Indian River County • Must have adequate hearing and vision • Good Communication skills • Speak / read / write English • Be comfortable with letters and numbers • Be computer savvy • Must be physically able to lift (set up and breakdown of polling place)

Requirements

Stamina to work and survive long hours Election Day is open to voters from 7am-7pm 14 hour day + (never minus) - Attend training before each election - Willing to participate in the pre-election day set up of polling location (no pay for this) - Must be physically able to withstand long periods of sitting and standing Requirements

Must be sensitive to the needs of voters

Ask yourself: Can I play well with others?

Enjoy working with the public Expectations v Commitment v Understand procedures and equipment v Know your work location v Arrive on time on Election Day 6:00a.m. v Come prepared to spend the day v Be non-partisan

Positions within the polling place

Clerk Assistant Clerk EViD Operator Deputy clerk

• Highest level of responsibility • Makes contact with workers (intro – basic pp info) • Schedules workers for Monday set up • In charge of the polling place on election day • Is an experienced poll worker • Responsible for pick up and delivery of supplies for election day • Assists voters with issues • Reconciles paper work • Is a seasoned problem solver Assistant Clerk

• Helps to set up the polling place • Is the ‘assistant manager’ • Helps the Clerk assist voters • Willing and able to take over in the clerk’s absence EViD Operator

• Helps to set up the polling place • Processes voters using the electronic poll register (EViD) • Issues the proper ballot to the voter • Monitors the Insight voting equipment • Operators should have full knowledge of each of these responsibilities Electronic Poll register - evid Ballot distribution

• The EViD will print a voting pass with Ballot Style information • Ballot Distributor will match the Ballot Style on the voting pass with the appropriate ballot • Instruct the voter on proper ballot marking and issue a secrecy sleeve with the ballot • Direct to the next available voting booth Insight tabulator About the insight

• Read Zone (space between arrow parts) • Connecting the two parts of the arrow • Header Code • Stop Bar deputy

• Helps to set up the polling place • Remains outside all day • Enforces the ‘100 foot no solicitation’ rule (campaign signs) • Maintains law & order outside the pp • Greets & opens door for voters • Reminds voters to have ID ready / turn off cell phone • Monitors the number of voters entering the pp Special duties

Results Runner: The Results Runner delivers the results cartridges and memory packs from the polling location to the SOE office on Election Night

Transportation Team: A clerk and one poll worker of different political parties who travel together with the results cartridges and other required items to the SOE office after the polls close Standby

• Likely to fill the EViD operator position • Attends training for EViD operators • Can be called to work until noon on Election Day • If not called to work, standby position receives $10 for Election Day • Regular workers may become standbys for a particular election Family Members

• May or may not work together • Immediate relative of candidate on ballot is NOT eligible to work that election • People who are ‘actively’ working on a candidate’s campaign should not work that election Work assignments Are based on: • Experience • Willingness to accept responsibility of position • Party balance • Location (willingness to travel outside your home precinct) Important!

• FL law states that on Election Day voters must vote in the precinct in which they reside • If you are working outside your home precinct on election day – you may not vote in the precinct that you are working

So . . . . . How do you vote? By Absentee Ballot or Early Voting Location Things to remember

• The voter is ALWAYS # 1 • Be a Team Player • Remember to make breaks/lunch short • Have fun! • Bring your common sense and people skills along with a BIG smile Thank you!

You may keep any notes you took

Leave your application and completed test for us to collect