This West Virginia County Is a Model for Veteran Poll Workers
Veterans and military family members gathered at the Monongalia County Election Center Thursday to celebrate the poll workers who've continued serving after leaving uniform and to inspire more to join them.
The message was clear: poll workers aren't in it for the paycheck. They're there because they understand duty.
Army veteran Ron Williams captured it perfectly: "It's not about money. It's about serving. And it's about helping your fellow Americans."
Secretary of State Kris Warner joined the celebration, recognizing that veterans bring discipline, integrity, and commitment to every shift at the polls. With 48% of Monongalia County's poll workers having military ties, the county earned Vet the Vote's Gold Award—a model for election administration across West Virginia.
The panelists—Navy, Air Force, and Army veterans now serving as poll workers—spoke about why they do it, what surprised them about West Virginia elections, and the urgent need to get younger people involved in protecting our electoral system.
Read the full story in the Dominion Post
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