What is democracyLIVE! ?
democracyLIVE! is the San Mateo County Student Poll Worker program, aimed at giving students an opportunity to get an inside look at the election world. Student Poll Workers are members of the Elections team that help manage polling place operations on Election Day. It’s a great way to learn about America's elections process and earn money at the same time!
San Mateo County is divided into geographically-determined voting groups called precincts. Every voter lives in a specific precinct and can vote in person at their assigned polling place on Election Day. A Precinct Board is staffed with one Inspector and at least two Judges who ensure the integrity of the election process at that precinct. Student Poll Workers will be Judges at their polling place on Election Day.
Student Poll Workers are required to:
- Attend a training class
- Set up voting machines, tables and other precinct supplies
- Open and close the polling place (work 6am -
9pm)
- Locate voter names on the roster
- Issue voters official ballot
- Assist voters in any phase of the voting process
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Chief Election Official
Here's a list of high schools that have taken part in democracyLIVE!:
- Alma Heights Christian Academy
- Aragon High School
- Burlingame High School
- Capuchino High School
- Carlmont High School
- Castilleja School
- Crystal Springs Uplands
- East Palo Alto Academy
- El Camino High School
- Hillsdale High School
- Half Moon Bay High School
- Jefferson High School
- Junipero High School
- Menlo School
- Menlo-Atherton High School
- Mid-Peninsula
- Mills High School
- Notre Dame High School
- Oceana High School
- Pescadero High School
- Redwood High School
- Sacred Heart Preparatory School
- Sequoia High School
- South San Francisco High School
- Summit Preparatory School
- Terra Nova High School
- Westmoor High School
- Woodside High School
If you are interested in learning more about how to participate in democracyLIVE!, contact our democracyLIVE! Coordinator by calling 650-599-1335 or email today.
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