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Decoding the 2020 Election

The primary documents of the 2020 elections.

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This page discusses Pennsylvania poll workers' information, the requirements to become one, and additional rules and regulations related to becoming a poll worker. Much of the information provided is linked images from the PA - Votes - Become a Poll Worker, an official Pennsylvania government website. Readers of this guide with be provided with detailed data and precision in depicting its context. Links to all information assist readers in viewing the content directly from the official website for themselves. 

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Become a Pennsylvania Poll Worker

Pennsylvania Poll Workers

Elections in Pennsylvania are carried out by regular citizens and residents of their respective counties. In Pennsylvania, elected officials and government officials are not allowed to be a poll worker. There are several exceptions to this which is addressed further on in this section. 

The information in this section of the guide is adapted or quoted verbatim from the PA Votes - Become A Poll Worker website

How to Become a Poll Worker

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Pennsylvania Recruitment Newsletter

Pennsylvania Department of State - Poll Worker Recruitment Toolkit

PA Poll Worker Recruitment Toolkit

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