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including gloves and masks, she stated that she believes masks on poll workers really put the fear into the poll workers and they have been taking nothing but cancellations since that news conference last week. Overstreet stated just to put it in perspective we had 127 people recruited for the primary, 94 of them are in the age high risk category, she stated that is very typical that is the sweet spot for being a poll worker is between the ages of 55 and 75 or even retirement age of 65 and up, so there has been cancellation after cancellation. She stated they are trying to back fill some of those positions, some "CERT" people have volunteered and some teachers that are not currently working and some students, she stated her concern is the people they are losing are the experienced people that know how to run an election and the primary election is far more complexed then a general election. She stated she received a letter from the chair of the Republican party, but he is not speaking as chair of the republican party Dave Plond, she read the letter into record. Tracy I am writing to voice my concerns about the Nebraska 2020 Primary Elections slated to be held May 12th. The recent COVID-19 virus has caused me to question the safety of our voters and poll workers during the upcoming primary. Particularly those in Hall County. As you know,we recently had community spread and a declaration for the Governor to not have groups of more than 10 until May 6th. That date is based on current data which I am sure will change as more test are done on local residents. I would suggest that we be given an exemption by the state to conduct a mail campaign only or have the state delay the elections until June. I doubt the state is willing to delay but if they want regular voting with polling places,as in the past that may be the best option. Items of note to consider. 1. ; of our poll workers like my wife and I are in that age range where we are highly susceptible to the virus. We have elected to resign that if the current procedure is allowed to take place. We don't want to risk our families to this virus. The argument to this is that you can find over 100 more younger workers. That is unrealistic. Don't you think if we could recruit them we would have by now. Also young people are also very concerned about the virus and don't want to be exposed and expose their family members to this deadly virus. 2. Locations of Polling places. Most of the polling places have been closed to the public to help combat the virus. Just today President Trump extended the stay at home suggestion until April 30th. Forcing the churches,schools and other organizations to open their doors while they have been on lock down,will create unnecessary burdens on them. It will also cause them to spend more funds to disinfect the buildings once the election is over. I fear the burden placed on these organizations and facilities will cause them to rethink whether they will continue to be a polling place in the future. Keep in mind you are exposing their employees also.