Carroll, TN – The Carroll County Administrator of Elections, Peg Hamlett, announces a county-wide campaign to recruit poll officials for the August 6 State and Federal Primary and County General Election. Carroll residents can apply to join the campaign, Be a Patriot. Become a Poll Official. “Carroll residents have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in democracy by becoming a poll official for the August election,” Hamlett said. “This is an opportunity for anyone to serve both our county and our state and get paid for their efforts.” Poll officials perform various tasks to help polling sites run smoothly, including greeting voters, answering questions, processing voters and explaining how to cast a ballot. Any voter is eligible to apply, regardless of political affiliation. Qualifications to be a poll official: • Be a registered voter if 18 or older • Be at least 16 years old • Not be a candidate or close relative of a candidate • Be able to read and write in the English language The following government employees can also serve as poll officials: • City, County or Metro employees, unless working directly under the supervision of an elected official on the ballot • State of Tennessee employees • Federal employees – consult your Human Resources department to ensure eligibility Poll officials are compensated for working during an election, as well as for attending required training sessions. “Tennesseans always rise to the occasion to serve,” said Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “I encourage Carroll County residents to apply to become a poll official today.” For more information or to apply to become a poll official, visit GoVoteTN.com or carrollcountytnelections.com. Carroll Election Commission Launches Poll Official Recruitment Campaign for August Election A927/24-1
