# Poll Worker Checklist

### [VxScan Setup](#vxscan-setup)

**Set up the ballot box:**

* [ ] Release the straps on each side
* [ ] Secure the straps on the underside of the lid
* [ ] Pull the box open
* [ ] Gently push the purple hooks down with your foot
* [ ] Close the lid, pushing until you hear a click
* [ ] Seal the ballot box as required

**Set up the scanner:**

* [ ] Place the case on top of the ballot box by lining up the bottom with the opening on the ballot box and sliding the case back
* [ ] Remove and document the scanner case seal(s)
* [ ] Push the button to release and open each latch to open the lid of the case
* [ ] Open the poll worker door (upper left corner)
* [ ] Push the purple security bolt down to secure the case to the ballot box
* [ ] Close the poll worker door and seal and document as required
* [ ] Remove the power cord from its storage place
* [ ] Plug the power cord into the case
* [ ] Plug the power cord into an outlet or UPS power backup
* [ ] Plug UPS power backup into an outlet (if applicable)
* [ ] Turn the UPS power backup on (if applicable)

### [Open Polls](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v4/election-day-guides/opening-polls)

* [ ] Insert the poll worker card
* [ ] Select *`Open Polls`*
* [ ] One copy of the polls opened report will print
* [ ] Tear to remove the report
* [ ] Select *`Reprint Polls Opened Report`* to print more, if needed
* [ ] Verify precinct name, election date, and totals are zero
* [ ] Sign, retain and/or display the polls opened report as instructed by your election administrator
* [ ] Remove the poll worker card

### [Assisting Voters](#assisting-voters)

#### **Helping a voter cast their ballot at VxScan**

* [ ] Instruct the voter to insert their ballot in any orientation
* [ ] *If ballot scans successfully*, let the voter know their vote has been cast
* [ ] *If ballot does **not** scan successfully,* help the voter understand the issues with their ballot specified on the screen. Explain their options, which could include casting their ballot as marked, adding marks to their ballot, or receiving a new ballot

### [Close Polls](#close-polls)

* [ ] Insert the poll worker card
* [ ] Select *`Close Polls`*
* [ ] One copy of the polls closed report will print
* [ ] Tear to remove the report
* [ ] Select *`Reprint Polls Closed Report`* to print more
* [ ] Retain and/or display the polls closed report as instructed by your election administrator
* [ ] Remove the poll worker card
* [ ] Unseal and document the poll worker door seal as required
* [ ] Open the poll worker door
* [ ] Remove the USB drive and secure as required

{% hint style="warning" %}
Single polling place jurisdictions may want to skip to the [Election Night Checklist](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v4/checklists/election-night-checklist) at this time to verify CVRs were properly saved before packing up equipment
{% endhint %}

### [Packing Up VxScan](#packing-up-vxscan)

**Pack up the scanner**:

* [ ] Insert the poll worker card and select *`Power Down`* to turn VxScan off
* [ ] Once the screen has turned off, remove the power cord from VxScan
* [ ] Remove the power cord from the UPS or outlet
* [ ] Wrap the power cord in its storage location
* [ ] Push the purple release button to the left to release the case from the ballot box
* [ ] Close the poll worker door
* [ ] Close the case lid and latch
* [ ] Seal and document the case seal(s) as required
* [ ] Pull the case forward and lift the case off of the ballot box

**Pack up the ballot box:**

* [ ] Unseal and/or unlock the ballot box
* [ ] Remove all ballots from the ballot box and seal into a secure container, recording the seal number as required
* [ ] Press the latch on the lid to release the lid and lift the lid over to the side
* [ ] Fully collapse the ballot by gently using your foot to lift the bottom purple hooks
* [ ] Remove the straps from the underside of the lid and tighten them around the side