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Pennsylvania’s outdated ballot-based poll worker system causes shortages, tied races, and reliability concerns ahead of 2024.
Pennsylvania’s 1799 system of electing poll workers by ballot has drawn scrutiny ahead of the 2024 election, with thousands of positions going unfilled and many won via write-ins, including a judge in Scranton who reportedly wrote her own name due to personal stress.
The state is the only one still using this method, while Rhode Island ended it in 2009.
Over 200 tied races occurred in Westmoreland County alone, leading to random draws and appointments that undermine bipartisan intent.
Low turnout and reluctance to run have led to staffing shortages, with some workers accepting roles unwillingly or due to jokes, raising concerns about reliability and integrity.
El anticuado sistema de trabajadores de encuestas basado en boletas de votación de Pensilvania causa escaseces, carreras empatadas y preocupaciones de confiabilidad antes de 2024.