Checking in voters, answering questions and helping polling places run smoothly — poll workers play a big part on Election Day. With the general election just a week away, we’re turning the camera toward one of the people who helps make it happen.

For this week’s photo quiz, we’re testing what you know about the effort to staff polling places across Cuyahoga County. You may recognize the job, but can you guess how many workers the county hopes to recruit?

But first, congratulations to everyone who got last week’s quiz question right: Ben D., Brian G., Cathy M., Diane F., Donna W., Eve C., Fran D., Ilene G., Jennifer R., Josh K., Julie S., Justin V., Ken K., Kristen W., Louise B., Margaret F., Martha G., Mary W., Mary M., Michael C., Michael H., Mike G., Mollie E., Naomi G., Phil R., Richard J., Sal N., SheilaMarie T., Terrell P. and Tristine R. 

Robert Swiger, a voting location deputy, shows off his vest at Fatima Family Center in Hough during voting day for Cleveland's primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.
Robert Swiger, a voting location deputy, shows off his vest at Fatima Family Center in Hough during voting day for Cleveland’s primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Credit: Michael Indriolo / Signal Cleveland / CatchLight Local

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