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Gwinnett seeks poll workers

July 18, 2012

Gwinnett County needs several thousand people to staff more than 150 polling locations for the 2012 elections.

Workers earn $110 to $250 per day, depending on their position. They will work about 14 hours on Election Day, beginning at 6 a.m. They must have transportation to and from the polling location and have access to a computer to complete online training.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, must be a Gwinnett resident or county government employee and must be at least 16 years old. They cannot hold or run for public office. For more information, visit www.gwinnettelections.com.

About the Author

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.

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