POLL WORKERS CAN BE HARD TO FIND; IN NEBRASKA, ELECTION OFFICIALS CAN DRAFT THEM

OMAHA- Finding poll workers is a regular challenge for election officials. However, Nebraska has a unique solution: It allows counties to draft workers to fill needs like jury duty. The secretary of state’s office says it’s only aware of two Nebraska counties using a poll worker draft this election cycle: Omaha’s Douglas County and just south of it, Sarpy County.

In Douglas County, any registered voter is eligible and may receive a letter in the mail requiring them to serve. Even though it’s been used for years, Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian Kruse said many voters aren’t familiar with the draft and are skeptical when they receive the letter. Voters here can’t get out of the draft unless they’re over 70 years old, don’t speak English, or they take themselves off the voter rolls.

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