As Election Day approaches, Cuyahoga County officials are working to ensure polling places run smoothly. The county’s elections office has announced a goal to recruit a substantial number of poll workers to staff voting sites across Cleveland and the surrounding suburbs.
Why poll workers matter
Poll workers are the backbone of the voting process. They check in voters, verify identification, answer questions, and keep the flow of ballots moving efficiently. Their presence helps maintain the integrity of the election and reduces wait times for citizens exercising their constitutional right to vote.
County’s recruitment target
According to the latest information from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, the agency hopes to enlist approximately 5,000 volunteers for the upcoming November 2026 general election. This figure reflects the county’s effort to cover more than 300 polling locations, including schools, community centers, and municipal buildings.
Take the photo quiz
Signal Cleveland is inviting readers to test their knowledge of the county’s poll‑worker effort with a short photo quiz. The quiz shows images of typical polling‑place setups and asks participants to guess the number of volunteers the county aims to recruit. It’s a fun way to engage the community while highlighting the importance of civic participation.
Last week’s quiz honored the following participants for correctly answering the question: Ben D., Brian G., Cathy M., Diane F., Donna W., Eve C., Fran D., Ilene G., Jennifer R., Josh K., Julie S., Justin V., Ken K., Kristen W., Louise B., Margaret F., Martha G., Mary W., Mary M., Michael C., Michael H., Mike G., Mollie E., Naomi G., Phil R., Richard J., Sal N., SheilaMarie T., Terrell P., and Tristine R.
How to get involved
Anyone interested in serving as a poll worker can apply through the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website. Training sessions are offered in the weeks leading up to the election, and volunteers are asked to commit to a single polling location on Election Day.
Community members who wish to support the effort but cannot serve as poll workers are encouraged to spread the word, donate to local election‑related nonprofits, or simply share the quiz with friends and family.
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