Underage students worked polling sites

TERRE HAUTE, Ind (WTHI) - A program in Indiana, called “Election Day Live,” allows underage students to be a part of the election process.

The Indiana law allows 16 and 17-year-olds to serve as poll workers on Election Day. To be eligible the students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. They must also have their parent or guardians permission.

The student will become a certified poll worker and will need to go through a training program.

The student will be paid a stipend of $120.00 like any normal poll worker.

On Tuesday, five students from Vermillion County worked the polls during the election.

"There is a tomorrow, and I think we really need to get involved helping our young people take over. One of these days we will all be gone. Someone will have to fill that void so I think it is very important to get these young people involved," Republican Party Chairman Tim Yocum said.

Students in Vermillion County who are interested in working the general election should contact their school counselor in the fall.