Sedgwick County struggles to hire paid election workers
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Updated Oct 7
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What happened
Sedgwick County is having trouble hiring sufficient paid election workers ahead of the November general election. The county's Elections Office stated that the difficulty in hiring staff is linked to the denial of a requested funding increase this year. The county has also expanded its polling sites, adding 27 new locations.
From kwch.com
Why it matters
The denial of increased funding limits the operational budget of Sedgwick County. This financial constraint makes it difficult for the county to hire the necessary paid staff to ensure election operations run smoothly.
From kwch.com
Who's involved
- Sedgwick CountyCounty responsible for election operations and staffing
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Sedgwick County
county in Kansas, United States
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