Across Kentucky, election workers needed ahead of general election; Election officials say there is a shortage of poll workers

Across Kentucky, election workers needed ahead of general election; Election officials say there is a shortage of poll workers

By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern For several years, Gregory and Wynella Bethards have worked at the polls on Election Day in Jefferson County. The Louisville couple said they enjoy being part of the process. Gregory said “it’s a civic duty, privilege and obligation to serve the community,” but there is some anxiety before voters come through the doors. Every Election Day begins early, he said. Election workers want to make sure everything, in…

Across Kentucky, election workers needed ahead of general election; Election officials say there is a shortage of poll workers

By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern For several years, Gregory and Wynella Bethards have worked at the polls on Election Day in Jefferson County. The Louisville couple said they enjoy being part of the process. Gregory said “it’s a civic duty, privilege and obligation to serve the community,” but there is some anxiety before voters come through the doors. Every Election Day begins early, he said. Election workers want to make sure everything, in…