The 2019 general election is less than two weeks away, but the League of Women Voters of Washington County has their sight set on the 2020 election. The LWV invited Washington County Director of Elections Melanie Ostrander to preview what the new machines will look like and what the process will be for their use. The machines will be delivered in December and voters will be educated on their use early next year. The process is a 3 step process where the voter will use a touch screen, much like they do now. They will print a paper ballot with their selections and then take it to a scanning machine that will register their choices and keep the paper ballot for counting. Ostrander will have workshops beginning next year to help voters acquaint themselves with the new system. In addition to the new machines, Ostrander also pointed out that several districts have had changes in their voting precincts. Voters in Cecil, North Strabane, South Strabane, Donegal and Amwell Townships have had precinct changes and new voting cards have been issued. If you have any questions please contact the Elections Office to verify you precinct and voting location. On a final note, the Elections Office is looking for poll workers. If you are interested, contact the Elections Office.