County continues to need election workers

Sept. 5, 2024 – With weeks remaining before the 2024 general election, DeSoto County Election Commissioner Chad Engelke reported Thursday that the Election Commission is still in need of additional workers for Election Day on Nov. 5. The commission is aiming to recruit a total of 50 individuals.

Here’s the breakdown by district:

• District 1: 8
• District 2: 10
• District 3: 15
• District 4: 5
• District 5: 10

Election workers need only be active registered voters in the county. While the commission tries to assign them to their voting locations, adjustments may be necessary based on overall needs.

We first reported on the election workers need back in June. Here are some more of the qualifications:

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Must be a registered voter in DeSoto County.
• Responsibilities include greeting voters, verifying voter eligibility, and setting up and tearing down election equipment.

Training:

• A mandatory 4-hour training session will be conducted between Sept. 23 and Oct. 4.  

Compensation:

• Compensation is $200 for Election Day plus $25 for the training session.

Time Commitment:

• Election Day work hours are from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Additional Information:

• The Election Commission is particularly seeking election workers for the role of Poll Managers, and Bailiffs.
• This election cycle anticipates a larger voter turnout, necessitating the use of additional equipment that will require manning.

Interested candidates can apply using the following link: bit.ly/pollapplication.