Poll Book Drama
When looking up a voter and their name is displayed in green, what does this mean?
The voter has already voted
Your friend comes into the precinct and is excited to see you and wants to start talking about the current election, what do you do?
Kindly explain to them that you must stay neutral in the polling precinct and cannot discuss politics
What form is given to a voter who has not provided sufficient I.D. but would still like to vote on the machine?
I.D. Confirmation Statement
What is the number of ballots that should be in each pack of ballots that you and another EO will count?
100
If you are not working at your home precinct, remember to vote absentee by what date?
The last Saturday before the election
If a voter is not registered in Orange County but is registered within the Commonwealth of VA and you have verified that they are in the correct precinct how would this person vote?
Same day registration (SDR)
What is the easiest way to avoid checking in the wrong voter?
Scan the barcode on their driver's license
A person shows up in the precinct and says he is an authorized observer, what information do you need?
Either a signed copy of the authorization letter from the party and/or be on the list of authorized observers obtained from party chair
When filling out an assistance form who is NOT eligible to assist a voter?
Voters employer, agent of voters employer or agent of voters union
What is the process for spoiling a ballot?
Ask voter to darken all ovals, and write spoiled across the top of the ballot
What should you do first once you determine a voter is not in the pollbook?
Have chief call the office to determine if they are in the correct precinct to vote a provisional SDR
Is there ever a time a voter would be denied to vote provisionally?
No, you would never deny a voter
The electronic poll book goes down and cannot be quickly remedied, what should you do?
A voter comes to the precinct and starts to get aggressive and loud, the chief has asked the voter to leave and the voter continues to be unruly, what do you do next?
Contact 911 and call the GR office
What form would an inactive voter fill out if they tell you they have not moved?
Affirmation of Eligibility
How many copies of the results tape are printed at the close of polls?
3 copies
What are the four stations that make up a precinct?
EPB (electronic poll book), Ballot Officer, Privacy Booth, Scanner station
What are the two most common reasons for voting provisionally?
Same day registrations (SDR's) and a voter was issued an absentee ballot and does not have ballot with them to turn in
What do you do if the voter does not have any ID with them?
Have voter sign ID Confirmation Statement
When is an observer allowed to leave if they are in the polling place after 7:00 pm?
They must stay until results have been called into the registrars office
What are 4 examples of an I.D. that may be used to check in a voter
Driver's license, voter I.D. card, military I.D. card, U.S. passport, employer-issued I.D., any government-issued I.D., valid student I.D., current bank statement, utility bill, government check or paycheck with name and current address listed
What do you do if the scanner rejects a ballot?
Where is the ballot drop bag kept on election day?
Chief's table
Once a voter has secured their vote in the green provisional envelope what are the next steps?
Record voter's information on the provisional ballot log, and place the provisional envelope in envelope #1A, Give the voter the Provisional Voter notice
A voter shows up and is not in the PollBook. What do you do?
Same Day Registration process
Is an authorized observer allowed to observe the officers attending to an outside poll voter?
Yes, however, they must keep their distance and not interfere with the voting process
What are 5 forms/items that must be signed by all Officers of Election?
Officer of Election oath, both copies of Statement of Results (SOR), yellow printed return sheet, Label #3 (voted ballots), and all scanner tapes
What do you use to open the scanner in the morning
The precinct header card
Name at least 4 responsibilities of a chief
Circulate frequently, deliver ballots as needed, assist voters, process all overrides, assist with outside polls, verify credentials of observers, administer EO oath, pick up materials day before and deliver materials night of election
What envelope does the Provisional Ballot Log go in at the end of the night?
Envelope 8