Election Poll Workers
Deadline for Primary Election Poll Workers (April/May) to Request Shifts: February 29, 2024
Deadline for General Election Poll Workers (October/November) to Request Shifts: August 2, 2024
Early Voting Shifts begin approximately 1 month prior and continue up to 7 days a week until Election Day
Shifts vary by location across the county.
Locations & Times will be announced once approved by Election Board
Our democracy depends on Hoosiers taking the initiative to play an active role in the freedoms of democracy. We call on civic-minded individuals to work the polls on Election Day and during Early Voting.
There are two easy requirements in order to participate:
You must be a registered voter and a resident of the county in which you wish to work
You must be at least 18 years old (or 16/17 if participating in Hoosier Hall Pass)
*Being an Election Poll Worker is a paid postion. More information can be provided, upon request.
Hoosier Hall Pass
The Hoosier Hall Pass poll worker recruitment program enables 16 and 17 year old students a "live" experience of democracy in action on Election Day. This program provides an opportunity for students to learn about democracy, to actively participate in their community and work to support free and fair elections in Indiana.
Current Indiana law allows 16 and 17 year old high school students to work as poll workers on Election Day, under the following provisions: The individual:
Is sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age.
Has a written approval from their principal or, if the student is educated at home, the approval of the individual responsible for the education of the student.
Has the approval of their parent or guardian.
Is a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county in which they wish to work on Election Day.
Must satisfactorily complete any training required by the county election board and is otherwise eligible to serve as a precinct officer.