Am I Qualified to be a Poll Worker?

To be a poll worker, a person must:

• Not be a candidate for any office to be voted on at the polling place in that election;
• Be an adult U.S. citizen who has lived in the county for 10 consecutive days and is qualified to vote;
• Be fluent in the English language; and
• Not be a candidate for any office to be voted on at the polling place in that election. 

What Does a Poll Worker Do?

Poll workers do a lot to ensure elections happen. This includes:

• Checking in voters;
• Helping people register to vote; 
• Checking photo ID; and
• Processing absentee ballots. 

Typical Hours of Work

Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Poll workers work a full day, generally from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m. 

Do Poll Workers Get Paid?

Yes. Local governments pay their poll workers. The amount varies by municipality, so contact the clerk for more information.

Accessing Poll Worker Training

If you are interested in be a poll worker, first contact your clerk. If you need to identify your clerk, check out MyVote.wi.gov. 

Visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission Pollworkers & Observers webpage for more information.