Saving America is not just the responsibility of our elected officials, as you know; it is the responsibility of the citizens too. In the Revolutionary War, the brave men and women of the colonies became the fighters for freedom from tyranny – not trained military personnel funded by citizen taxes. 

Part of our fight against tyranny today is ensuring we have a secure election, and the people responsible for securing our elections are… you! Each election cycle has multiple jobs that must be filled in order for the election to be secure and trustworthy.

One of those jobs is poll worker.

What is a poll worker?

Poll workers are:

• Responsible for administering the election through check-in, handing out the ballot cards, guiding voters, answering questions as needed as it relates to the machines and the process, and closing the polling station at night. 
• At the polling location from morning until night, usually before the polls open until after they close.
• Hired and paid by the permanent local government officials in charge of the election process.
• More likely to hold authority if an irregularity occurs and can report it immediately. 
• Allowed to speak inside the precinct (some roles during the election process are not).

How do I become a poll worker?

To become a poll worker, you generally are hired at the county level by the permanent employees who administer the elections and maintain voter rolls. These permanent employees may hold one of the following titles: election supervisor, election board, board of elections, board of commissioners, county supervisors, county judges, etc. The titles vary from state to state. 

Additionally, depending on your state, the poll worker role may also have a different name, which can include: election official, judge of elections, inspector of elections, judge, inspector, or some other similar title. This is why it’s important to understand the responsibilities of the job, in order to be able to identify which position is that of a poll worker, even if it’s called something else. If you’re still unsure, please feel free to contact us for assistance!