Behind the Ballot: Celebrating the dedication of San Bernardino County election workers

Election Day at the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters headquarters was a resounding success thanks to the unwavering dedication and hard work of our election workers, including poll workers. The incredible team of 5,056 trained individuals worked tirelessly before, during and after Election Day, ensuring every aspect of the voting process ran smoothly and securely. From preparing materials and setting up polling locations to assisting voters and tabulating ballots, their contributions are vital to the democratic process.

“Election workers in San Bernardino County play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and smooth operation of the election process on Election Day and beyond,” said Registrar of Voters Stephenie Shea. “It truly is a team effort.”

These committed community members take on a variety of roles starting from comprehensive training on day one, all aimed at helping voters and assisting with a smooth and secure election process. Whether it’s checking in voters at a polling place, guiding them through voting procedures or preparing and processing ballots, election workers are the backbone of Election Day in San Bernardino County.

For Nicole Guilliam, who is responsible for organizing and sorting completed ballots for counting, the experience has been eye-opening. “Signing up to be an election worker has been a cool experience that has given me a different perspective,” Guilliam shared.

Ashley Garcia, another election worker, has experienced both sides of the process. “I’ve been a poll worker in the past, but this time I get to be behind the scenes and part of the election process in a different way,” said Garcia.

The dedication of election workers doesn’t end when the polls close. After Election Day, they uphold the highest standards of accuracy and integrity, ensuring every vote is counted and that public trust in the election process is maintained. Their efforts exemplify the spirit of democracy, demonstrating that every role, no matter how small it may seem, contributes to a fair and transparent election.

Guilliam and Garcia served as San Bernardino County election workers and processed ballots until Dec. 3, the State of California’s deadline to certify election results.

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Additional County Update News – December 5, 2024