 I think that if people came to see what it looks like here, at least in Washington, that would allay their fears. The election office in Spokane County told me it has seen an increase of people signing up to be observers in recent years. If you are interested in the position, keep in mind that it runs during typical work hours. You can contact the Democratic and Republican parties for more information on how to become an election observer. Live in studio, Alexandra Conyards, 4 News Now.