A "representative of the republican party and a representative of the democratic party, bearing credentials signed by the proper ward or town committee chairperson, shall be allowed to sit for the purpose of keeping track of those who are voting, and these representatives, who shall be known as 'checkers,' may be changed during the day. R.I. Gen. Laws §17-19-22. Similarly, Conn. Gen. Stat. §9-234. See also RUNNER, WATCHER.
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A "representative of the republican party and a representative of the democratic party, bearing credentials signed by the proper ward or town committee chairperson, shall be allowed to sit for the purpose of keeping track of those who are voting, and these representatives, who shall be known as 'checkers,' may be changed during the day. R.I. Gen. Laws §17-19-22. Similarly, Conn. Gen. Stat. §9-234. See also RUNNER, WATCHER.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Checker. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/checker
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