[grania]

I would submit that any one who is curious about the process become an official poll worker for one presidential election. I did so, and mygosh, it was an experience worth having. It's a paid job. I doubt anyone would do it a second time for the paycheck. It's a lot more challenging than it appears.

Here's my suggestion: The problem isn't counting if it's done correctly. A paper ballot with a scanner, a check on the number of voters in the precinct then posting the results works just fine. Then and only then should technology get involved (the counts already exist in raw form with verification). Get rid of early voting and absentee voting. A way to do it would be to have polls open the first weekend of November and that's it. Have the deadline for registration and changes be a few weeks before that. Have this election be only for President/VP and any US Senate seat in the state.

Keep it simple, keep it local, and keep it fair.

JMHO

[SMGFan]

After another election as a poll worker 515AM to 815PM I like idea of maybe Saturday 8am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 AM to 6Pm ( adjusted for time zones for unified closing times) would seem better.