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Elections staff outlines staffing model tied to turnout: 47% of early votes fall in start and end days
Summary
Staff said turnout analysis of the past three elections shows 47% of in-person early voting occurred during the first four days and the last two days; staff proposed a scalable staffing baseline of 12 positions per site and recommended ramping up on peak days, citing Lillington (28%) and Erwin (22%) as heavy-traffic sites.
Staff presented turnout statistics drawn from the last three elections and explained how the data inform staffing levels for early voting. "47% is in the 1st 4 days and the last 2 days," the presenter said, and staff noted total in-person turnout has risen by roughly 4,000 voters; Lillington accounted for about 28% of in-person voting and Erwin nearly 22% under the model.
Based on those patterns, staff proposed a scalable staffing model that sets a baseline of 12 positions for slower days (including a chief judge, two assistant judges, greeter, check-in staff, help-desk staff, one DS200 machine and curbside stations) and increases staff on the busier opening and closing days. The board discussed standby lists and contingencies so the office can add staff for unexpected surges without calling a special meeting.
