Election Day success is dependent on the performance of poll workers, but improving the training of this crucial segment of election administrators is often overlooked by officials. A pilot study, conducted in Ohio and Texas counties, examined the effectiveness of combining traditional in-person poll worker training with on-line educational tools. Those who participated in on-line training were more confident in their work, knew the specifics of their job better, and ultimately performed better on Election Day. While limited to studying the efficacy of a single on-line training tool, the results from this study provide evidence to support further research into and implementation of on-line training resources to better prepare poll workers for their important work.

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