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Granddaughter, LInds, is an official elections operations judge today. She is 16 years old. She saw an ad, thought it looked interesting, and applied. Linds is excited to have been selected as one of the judges. Today is a long day that began at 5:30AM.

She also works at a local snack shop and is an A student.

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7

last year

I did some research on the requirements for poll workers and found that states can use unpaid youth workers for these positions…..an internship, if you will. These workers must be at least 16 and work with an adult.

What a great program and perfect for getting the youth in our country interested at a young age!

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dedtired
last year
The world needs more people like Linds. No wonder you are proud.
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arcy_gw
last year
????? She's 16!! What State allows this?
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glenda smith
last year
good for her
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Yes, 16 is young but in the state a 16 year old may register to vote although she may not vote until she is 18. Training and vetting is required and all the election operations judges are supervised. It is a big responsibility to be a judge but an honor and privilege. I think it is important that opportunities like this be open to our young people. 16 is not too young to see our democracy in action and to witness the seriousness of community members as they exercise their right to vote. Linds can read, discuss, study US history, civics, and current events at home and school, but the topics of these discussions come to life only as she sees them in action.
LynnNM
last year
At only 16 y/o she’s already getting involved. How wonderful!!!!!!!
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
last year
I would have thought that any poll worker needed to be a registered voter. I guess not in all states. Good for her.
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chisue
last year
I just heard an interview with an election commissioner here in Illinois. He was down 1500 election judges at the start of this season. He was able to fill about half of the positions after high schools helped with recruitment.
kathyg_in_mi
last year
Brag all you want Grandma!
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bpath
last year
Good for her! All our election judges are retired. oh, and they get paid about 30% more for the day than a substitute teacher here does.
nickel_kg
last year
Please let your granddaughter know we say "THANK YOU!"
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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9b
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I'd be busting my buttons too - she must be a treasure 😃
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amylou321
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Good for her!
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Annie Deighnaugh
last year
Superb!
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patriciae_gw
last year
Oh wow. What a great start as a citizen.
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Bluebell66
last year
What a great experience! A couple of years ago some of our poll workers were local high school government students. Thought at the time it was a good idea.
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Ninapearl
last year
it sounds like she's a really responsible young lady, how refreshing!!

i worked as an election judge for many years, it could be boring during local elections but for general elections, it was always busy and even though the day started at 5:30 am and ended at 10ish pm, the time flew!

i hope your granddaughter enjoys this experience!
Alisande
last year
That's terrific--I'd be super proud too!
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chinacatpeekin
last year
Wonderful! I thank her for her service!
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