Election preparations and poll worker shortage
Summary
Election officials report all hands on deck for Tuesday's primary; today is the last day to request a mail ballot, and completed ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. — officials urge in-person return rather than relying on the mail.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rental terms per the agreement with the Fair & Park Board; amount not stated at the meeting.
Voters who return mail ballots promptly or vote in person on Tuesday.
Voters who request or return mail ballots too late may have their ballots not counted.
Mentions & discussions (11)
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Commissioners (Regular) - Oct 13, 2026
The county needs poll workers in Clearfield's third ward and Brisbin Borough before the fall general election, and is reminding voters of registration and mail-ballot deadlines.
Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 22, 2026
Mail-in and absentee ballots go out this week; registration closes October 19, ballot requests October 27, and Clearfield's third ward still needs poll workers.
Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
About 3,300 voters are signed up for mail ballots, which should start going out next week; ballot testing is underway despite ongoing litigation over mail voting rules. Officials stressed there is no time to change procedures this year.
Commissioners (Regular) - Aug 25, 2026
A Supreme Court stay has thrown mail-in ballot handling into question just weeks before ballot ordering. The county may need extra counter hours and temporary staff, and is holding off buying ballots until there's a final ruling.
Commissioners (Regular) - Aug 11, 2026
The county accepted a $249,479 election grant, but poll worker spots remain open in Clearfield Third Ward, Curwensville, and Burnside Township. Anyone living in those precincts can contact the election office.
Commissioners (Regular) - Jul 14, 2026
Four precincts still need judges of election and majority inspectors for the November election — without them, those polls can't open. The county is recruiting early to avoid a last-minute scramble.
Commissioners (Regular) - May 26, 2026
The primary went smoothly with results posted before 10 p.m., but turnout was just over 20% and the county expects to lose poll workers before the fall — recruiting more is an ongoing concern.
Commissioners (Regular) - May 12, 2026
Election officials report all hands on deck for Tuesday's primary; today is the last day to request a mail ballot, and completed ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. — officials urge in-person return rather than relying on the mail.
Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026
All mail and absentee ballots received so far have been processed; registration closes May 4 and mail ballot requests May 12, with postal delays a concern.
Commissioners (Regular) - Jan 27, 2026
The county will rent fairgrounds buildings to train election poll workers before the May and October 2026 elections. Commissioner Glass noted the heating problem there keeps recurring and asked that it be addressed.
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