Poll worker errors disenfranchise voters, impacting election outcomes and democracy.
Elections are complex and challenging to manage due to the large number of voters, laws governing the process, and reliance on non-professional poll workers. Poll workers, who help voters on Election Day, often make errors that can burden voters, such as turning them away or asking them to cast provisional ballots. This study examines the impact of poll worker errors on voters and highlights the need for improved training and support for poll workers to ensure smooth and fair elections.