In a notable recognition of local efforts to strengthen election operations, the Washington County Board of Elections has received a prestigious national award for its innovative approach to poll worker recruitment and training. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) honored the Board with a 2024 Clearinghouse Award—commonly known as a “Clearie”—for its Election Worker Open House, a program that offered firsthand experience with voting equipment to prospective poll workers.
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The award-winning event took place on August 1, 2024, aligning with National Pollworker Recruitment Day. During the open house, veteran poll workers guided new recruits through the tools and procedures used on election day, giving them a realistic understanding of the responsibilities involved. The initiative not only educated attendees but also led to a significant increase in the number of poll workers available for the 2024 Presidential General Election.
The Clearie Awards, now in their ninth year, recognize excellence in election administration across categories such as communications, security, contingency planning, and accessibility. Washington County’s recognition came under the category of Best Practices in Recruiting, Retaining, and Training Poll Workers for small and medium jurisdictions. This year, 53 programs were honored nationwide, with entries evaluated for their innovation, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and positive outcomes.
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Administered under the Help America Vote Act, the EAC serves as a federal clearinghouse for election administration. The agency’s commissioners highlighted the award recipients as examples of how local election offices have adapted and excelled, especially during a high-turnout presidential election year. Washington County’s recognition places it among a select group of jurisdictions credited with enhancing election integrity through grassroots efforts.
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