GOTV

I signed up to do some Get-Out-The-Vote volunteering today, which is the first time I've ever felt compelled to do such a thing. It wasn't quite what I expected, but enjoyable nonetheless. I reported for duty at 10:00 at the Beaver County Obama campaign HQ, which had moved to a larger location in the IBEW…

Getting ready for Tuesday

I went to Election training this evening, one of the 6 sessions we can choose from that Beaver County (PA) runs for its election officials (I'm the "Minority Inspector" in our precinct). This is now my 5th election (I think), so I'd heard most of the instructions before. But there were a couple new ones…

Election Training

I got my Election Training notice in the mail today, so I signed up for the Oct 30 evening session. As an election official, we're required to attend training in the week prior to each election, so the county Bureau of Elections director can refresh us on the correct procedures, remind us how to set…

2008 Primary training

Tonight I went to one of the training sessions for Beaver County election officials, of which I am one. Next Tuesday is going to be a big day! As you may have heard, Pennsylvania has found itself to be in the position to make a difference for a change, despite the late date of our primary.…