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Election officials struggle to find enough poll workers

Staffing shortages are an issue despite increase in pay for poll workers

10/11/2021

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Election officials struggle to find enough poll workers

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Staffing shortages are an issue despite increase in pay for poll workers

In the upcoming election, New Jersey voters for the first time can go to the polls early. After last year’s mostly mail-in election, hundreds of thousands are expected to again send their ballots through the mail or cast them at secure ballot drop boxes. Regular in-person Election Day voting is available, too. But local election officials are facing poll worker shortages among other challenges.

10/11/2021

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