The vital role and hard work of Hays County’s election judges, clerks, and poll-workers was recognized and celebrated in two recent events. Since 2012, the county has experienced record-breaking turnout each year, but the 2018 election increase was one that particularly challenged election clerks and poll-workers.
On Feb. 21, a reception co-hosted by the League of Women Voters of Hays County and Elections Administrator Jennifer Anderson was held at the San Marcos Government Center. Poll-workers and election judges from across the county who worked during the early voting period were honored by polling location and many took the opportunity to speak about their experiences as well as why they choose to work the polls.
The second event was at the Feb. 26 Commissioners Court meeting. The court adopted a proclamation declaring March 2019 as Election Worker Appreciation Month.
