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Student Poll Worker Program
Casting your vote at the polls will never be the same. Some of the faces that greet and assist voters in the election process are now younger. California legislation enacted in 1997 allows high school seniors over the age of 16, who are U.S. citizens with at least a 2.5 grade point average, to work as clerks in California polling places. By participating as Election Officers, students gain hands-on experience in the election process while also serving their community. Students are paid the usual poll worker stipend and training incentive.
More than 150 students throughout Stanislaus County have participated in the Student Poll Worker Program since early 1999.
Prior to Election Day, student Election Officers will participate in a two-hour orientation training class. From 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, student Election Officers will serve at polling locations throughout Stanislaus County. Student participation in the electoral process will broaden their understanding and commitment to democracy.
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Senior High School Student Outreach
In order to educate our high school seniors, this program was implemented in 1993 for high schools throughout the entire Stanislaus County area - from Newman to Oakdale. The students are also registered to vote as part of the program and a great number of them voted for the first time after turning 18. This program has been received exceptionally well by both the students and the community which makes us very pleased about its success. Voter registration and voter turnout on Election Day has increased with the 18-24 year olds since the inception of this program, another indication of its success.
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Bilingual Voter Outreach
Pursuant to the 2000 census, on August 1, 2002, Stanislaus County became one of 25 California counties directed by the federal Department of Justice to aid its Spanish speaking citizens by providing services to the extent needed to allow them to participate effectively in the electoral process and all voting connected activities.
Bilingual Election Officers are sought, and will be assigned to polling places with Spanish speaking voters.
Stanislaus County voters will receive their Sample Ballot pamphlets with bilingual voter instructions on the front and back cover. To obtain election materials in Spanish, the voters indicate on the back of this sample ballot their request for voting instructions and other materials in Spanish.
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