Hamilton's Legislation Increasing Poll Worker Pay Takes Effect
July 23, 2024
July 23, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 23 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release:
Legislation authored by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to increase pay for election day poll workers took effect July 1, 2024. Senate Bill 290 increased election inspector pay from $110 to $250, and doubled pay for election clerks and judges, from $100 to $200.
"The dedicated Oklahomans who staff our polling places often work 12 to 14 hour days, and until now, have . . .
Legislation authored by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to increase pay for election day poll workers took effect July 1, 2024. Senate Bill 290 increased election inspector pay from $110 to $250, and doubled pay for election clerks and judges, from $100 to $200.
"The dedicated Oklahomans who staff our polling places often work 12 to 14 hour days, and until now, have . . .