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Portage County Board of Elections - Be A Poll Worker

What is a Poll Worker and How do I become one?

The Portage County Board of Elections is looking for individuals who can spare a day, help their community, and get paid for working on Election Day as a Poll Worker.  Be one of the nearly 550 individuals hired to staff the 131 precincts on Election Days.

Why am I needed?
 

Without Presiding Judges and Judges, elections cannot be held.  Presiding Judges and Judges help to make sure that an election is fair and impartial according to the election laws of the State of Ohio.

Am I Eligible? Yes if you are….

• A registered voter in Portage County.

• Enjoy working with people.

• Willing to attend a paid training session.

• Available for current or future elections.

What do I have to do?

• Attend a paid, 1 ½ - 2 hour training session.

• Report to work at 5:45AM on Election Day and serve until duties are completed after
  the polls close at 7:30 PM.

• Presiding Judges must pick up and return election supplies to the Board of Elections.

• Put up election signs.

• Verify voter eligibility.

• Process voters.

• Other miscellaneous duties.

Where will I work?

• Many buildings such as schools, libraries, churches, and township halls are used as
  polling locations.

• Every effort is made to place you at a convenient location whenever possible.
   

How much will I be paid?
 

Checks for the entire amount are mailed from the Auditors office approximately 3 weeks after the election. Taxes will not be deducted and no W-2 form will be issued.

How do I sign up?

• Call the Portage County Board of Elections at (330) 297-3512 or (330) 297-3513 and ask for Linda or Tara.

• You may also complete the downloadable application and mail it to the Portage County Board of Elections or email form to us at portage@sos.state.oh.us.