This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Poll workers keep democracy moving in Douglas County
In Douglas County a cadre of about 400 poll workers will toil for at least 14 hours on election day earning 110 to 125 dollars each. The majority are retirees with an average age around 72, many volunteering beyond polling duties. They ensure voter rolls, proper ballots, IDs and provisional ballots, then two drivers transport ballots to the courthouse for tallying. They work in bipartisan teams and view the role as a civic duty that remains foundational amid changing technology. Virginia Lawhorn notes pride in serving, while her daughter Judy Romero joins them this year at East Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Douglas County
Greg Orman
Pat Roberts
Jamie Shew
Shew
Lied Center
United Way
Hell
Rush Limbaugh
Bill Maher
Judy Romero
East Lawrence
Judy