Greene County celebrates 96-year-old election judge's service
At 96, the Willard native has helped citizens cast their local ballots since 1954. She's going on 71 years of serving as a Greene County election judge.
On March 25th, a few weeks ahead of the April Municipal Election, Shelton was honored by the Greene County Clerk's Office and the Greene County Commission with a proclamation for service to the community.
When she started as an election judge more than seven decades ago, election results were tallied by hand at the precinct on a black chalkboard.
Election judges help ensure the fairness and integrity of election results.
Over the years, Marjorie witnessed the evolution of voting technology from chalk, to punch cards, to electronic tallying.
'It is an absolute honor to recognize Marjorie Shelton for her incredible dedication and serviceas a Greene County election judge for over 70 years,' said Greene County Clerk ShaneSchoeller in a press release.
'Her unwavering commitment to election integrity, and her tireless efforts have beenan inspiration to all who have had the privilege to work alongside her. Marjorie has played a vitalrole in ensuring fair and accessible elections for generations of voters, and our community isforever grateful for her service.'
According to the release sent by Greene County officials, Shelton has lived on the same farm in northern Greene County since she was 17.
She is a 1946 Willard High School graduate who worked at Lily Tulip and as a travel agent, as well as served as the president of the Chamber of Commerce Women's Division.
She and her husband, Roy, have two children, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
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