Yell County bilingual poll worker stresses voter education

By: Antoinette Grajeda - November 8, 2022 2:37 pm

Alex Reyes tells Senior Reporter Antoinette Grajeda she’s seen about 20 Hispanic voters in Dardanelle so far today and is hoping for more.

Alex Reyes is the sole bilingual poll worker in Yell County.

She’s working at the Dardanelle Community Center polling location today and says she’s seen 15-20 Hispanic voters in her first 3 hours. She hoped for more participation. (🧵1/4)#ARVote22 #arpx #arleg #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/5k3z6U4tVd

— Antoinette Grajeda (@AG_Reports) November 8, 2022

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Antoinette Grajeda

Antoinette Grajeda is a multimedia journalist who has reported since 2007 on a wide range of topics, including politics, health, education, immigration and the arts for NPR affiliates, print publications and digital platforms. A University of Arkansas alumna, she earned a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in documentary film.