An odd question relating to the election

[kirby1024]

I know I have a few people with political experience in my circles, and while I was watching the Election coverage last night, a question came to me

Comments

[omnot]

From my experience working as a polling official (Just as a name-crosser; the phrase "Have you voted before in this election" has passed my lips many times more often than would have otherwise been the case) I can tell you that when the doors of the polling place are locked at 6pm, nobody goes in or out of the venue

[kirby1024]

Thankyou muchly! I was rather hoping you'd answer, since I knew you'd worked previously as an election official. :)

[being_bec]

Thank you, that was really interesting! (And ta Kirby for asking in the first place. :) )

[iosef]

"Wot 'e said".
Scruiteneers represent candidates, and may not tough ballots at any time. They have a right to challenge the interpretation of a vote. Small booths don't take long unless some ***** has walked off with one in their pocket.
Scruiteneers also ring results back to campaign headquarters.