Advocacy groups offer training for Pa. primary poll watchers

The Committee of Seventy and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania are partnering to hold virtual training sessions for poll workers and watchers in the May primary.

Both groups are non-partisan advocacy groups that encourage democratic participation in Pennsylvania.

The sessions include a basic 101 for people who would like to volunteer, as well as specialized courses on poll watching, using Philadelphia’s e-poll books, and de-escalation training.

“Just because it’s not a presidential election year doesn’t mean the need for poll workers is any less urgent,” Lauren Cristella, president and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, said in a statement. “Every election, we rely on more than 45,000 Pennsylvanians to help our democracy function. These information sessions are about making sure those who step up are ready to serve their communities with clarity and purpose. Poll workers are essential to maintaining access, fairness, and trust in our elections, no matter what’s on the ballot.”

A press release from the Committee of Seventy said the training is intended to complement what is offered by county officials across the commonwealth.



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