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Marion County faced a poll worker shortage amidst a voter surge

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INDIANAPOLIS — Election night brought a surge of voters to Marion County and a shortage of people who help count their ballots. “You had a limited number of people who were available at 9 am on a Tuesday to come volunteer their time,” Marion County Election Spokesperson Dan Goldblatt said.

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  1. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Marion County calls for more poll workers to count votes (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Election Board announced on Facebook the county “urgently” needs additional workers to help count ballots. he post said without enough counters, the board may not have election results by the end of election night.

  2. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Marion County faced a poll worker shortage amidst a voter surge (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS — Election night brought a surge of voters to Marion County and a shortage of people who help count their ballots. “You had a limited number of people who were available at 9 am on a Tuesday to come volunteer their time,” Marion County Election Spokesperson Dan Goldblatt said.

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