Poll Worker Checklist

Equipment Setup
​VxScan Setup​
Removed + Documented Top Seal
Opened Top
Plugged Power Cable into Outlet
Lifted Screen Upright
Turned On (Screen Shows "Polls Closed")
Removed + Documented Ballot Entry Flap Seal
Opened Ballot Entry Flap
Attached Tray
​VxMark Setup​
Printer Setup
Printer Removed from Box
Plugged Power Cable into Outlet
Turn On
Removed + Documented VxMark Seal
Opened VxMark
Plugged Power Adapter into Outlet
Connected Printer Cable to Printer
Set Accessible Controller to Side
Plugged Headphones into Accessible Controller
Set Up Privacy Shield
Turn On (Screen Shows "Polls Closed")
Poll Worker Cards Ready
​Open Polls​
Insert Poll Worker Card into VxScan
Open Polls on VxScan
Insert Poll Worker Card into VxMark
Print Polls Open Report
Open Polls on VxMark
​Assisting Voters​
Helping a voter vote at VxMark
Insert Poll Worker Card
Tap the appropriate ballot style
Remove Poll Worker Card
Inform voter they can begin voting
After the voter prints their ballot, instruct them to:
Review their printed ballot
Go to cast their ballot
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. Let them know their options which, depending on the issue, may include casting their ballot despite issues, adding marks to their ballot, or receiving a new ballot
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​Close Polls​
Insert Poll Worker Card into VxScan
Close Polls on VxScan
Insert Poll Worker Card into VxMark
Print Polls Closed Report
Report Election Results with QR Code
Close Polls on VxMark
​Handle Results​
Insert Poll Worker Card into VxScan
Export Results to USB
Break Ballot Bag Securing Seals (x2)
Document Ballot Bag Securing Seal Numbers (x2)
Remove Ballot Bag
Close Front Flap of Ballot Bag
Seal Ballot Bag with New Seal
Document New Seal Number
Open Metal Enclosure
Remove USB Drive
Close Metal Enclosure
Packing Up Equipment
​VxScan​
Turn Off
Lower Screen
Unplug Power Cord and Place in Lid Pocket
Remove Feeder Tray and Place inside Outer Bag
Close Ballot Entry Flap
Seal Ballot Entry Flap
Document Seal Number
Close Top
Seal Top
Document Seal Number
VxMark
Pack Up Printer
Disconnect from Power
Place Printer into Box
Place Cord into Box
Turn Off
Power Adapter: return to case, top-left
Printer Cable: disconnect from printer
Accessible Controller: return to case, bottom-left
Headphones: return to pouch, place atop screen
All Cables: neatly within case
Privacy Shield: place behind top foam
You can find this checklist and guides for the equipment online at https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite/poll-worker-guides