Bay Area sees surge in early voting as poll workers prepare for Election Day with safety training

With such a contentious election, poll worker safety is a primary concern as Alameda County prepares for a high turnout. Many voters are opting to vote early, ensuring their ballots are cast ahead of November 5.

Tim Dupuis states, "We've had about 300,000 already vote, which represents 32% of voters so far. Turnout is going to be really good. Some close races may not be decided on Tuesday night."

Voter safety remains a concern, with Travis Stevens noting, "The number of police officers feels like something is wrong if I'm being honest. But seeing there's a police presence makes me feel confident that I can come here and vote safely."

Wendy Hudson from Sonoma County noted, "We've had 137,000 mail-in ballots so far," highlighting the significant engagement of voters participating ahead of Election Day.

Read at ABC7 San Francisco