Pollbook Drama
The voter's address on their ID does not match what is listed in the pollbook, what do your do?
You will still check the voter in, as long as the verbal address that the voter gives you matches what is in the pollbook.
A voter who is visually impaired needs assistance while voting, what should you do?
Complete the Request for Assistance Form
An observer shows up in the precinct and says he is an authorized observer, what information do you need?
A signed copy of the authorization letter from the party.
How do you clear a jammed ballot?
Verify whether the ballot was counted or not, then unlock the top of the ballot box and slide the scanner forward to locate the jammed ballot. If the ballot was counted, push the ballot into the slot to drop in the ballot bin. If it was not counted, pull the ballot out and run the ballot back through the scanner after putting the scanner back in place and locking.
When opening the polls on the voting machine scanner, all election officials need to do what?
Verify the zero tapes and sign.
What do you do if a voter is not listed in the pollbook?
Perform a county-wide search to check if the voter is registered. If the voter is in the wrong precinct, inform them of their correct precinct. If they have changed their address and want to vote at that precinct, they will need to do a same day registration provisional ballot. If you cannot find the voter in the pollbook, contact the Registrar's office.
Two copies of this document are used to record the total number of voters checked in, ballots cast on the machine, and curbside voters. It is signed by all election officials. Zero tapes and results tapes are attached.
Statement of Results
What is the distance from the entrance to the polling place that campaigners cannot enter?
40-foot radius
What is the difference between the protective counter number and the public counter number?
The protective counter number is the lifetime number of votes on the machine (think car milage). The public counter number is the total number of votes that have been inserted into the machine on that day.
How many election officials need to go out when there is a curbside voter?
When possible, two election officials need to take the ballot out to the voter.
When checking in a voter, what steps must you take to ensure the right voter is being checked in?
Confirm the voter's full name and address (Especially Jr, Sr, II, and III). Make sure if you are scanning a driver's license, the name and address are correct.
What information is recorded on the Ballot Record Report?
Ballots received from Electoral Board, printed ballots, spoiled/voided ballots, provisional ballots, and curbside voters.
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 should you do next?
Call 911 and then call the Registrar's Office
How many copies of the zero tapes and results tapes are printed?
Three of each
A voter has their cell phone in the voting booth/marking station and wants to take a picture of their ballot. Is this allowed?
There are no laws preventing a voter from taking a picture of their ballot, as long as they are not disturbing, hindering, or intimidating other voters.
A voter provides a picture of their driver's license on their phone. Can you accept this as a form of ID?
No, the only form of ID that can be provided from a phone is from the Virginia mobile ID app.
What form is given to a voter who has not provided acceptable ID to vote?
ID Confirmation Statement
What should you do if a seal is missing or damaged on any of the voting eqiupment?
Contact the Registrar's Office immediately.
What do you do if a person is issued a ballot but leaves without casting it?
Void the ballot
Only two officers have shown up to the precinct before the polls open, what should you do?
Contact the Registrar's office and proceed to open the polls at 6:00am.
A voter's address matches the pollbook, but they only have a voided/expired driver's license for ID. Can they vote?
Yes. A current or voided/expired Virginia driver's license is acceptable. All acceptable forms of ID are found on the Voter Identification Chart in the Chief's manual.
What would you do if a voter comes in, turns in their unvoted absentee ballot, and says they no longer want to receive their ballots by mail?
Have the voter to fill out the request to remove from the permanent list.
Is an authorized observer allowed to observe after 7:00pm and the last voter has cast their vote?
Yes, however, they cannot leave until the Officers of Election have completely concluded their post-election responsibilities.
What goes back in the black rolling printer bag at the end of the night?
Printer, receipt printer, Pollbook, extension cords, power strips, and black ballot paper.
Where do you place the yellow ballot drop box?
Place the ballot drop box where it can be seen at all times.