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flag Pennsylvania’s outdated ballot-based poll worker system causes shortages, tied races, and reliability concerns ahead of 2024.

flag 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. flag The state is the only one still using this method, while Rhode Island ended it in 2009. flag Over 200 tied races occurred in Westmoreland County alone, leading to random draws and appointments that undermine bipartisan intent. flag 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.

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