Election Poll Workers
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
Poll Worker Appointment Policy
Serving as a poll worker is a vital way to support fair and accessible elections. To ensure consistency and experience at the polls, we follow this appointment process:
How Appointments Are Made:
Priority to Returning Workers
Individuals who have served in the previous election are given the first opportunity to return. It is very important to return messages right away or take the risk of being skipped.
Open Spots Available
After returning workers are placed, additional positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Waitlist System
Because the number of poll workers needed can vary, we maintain a waitlist. Openings often arise unexpectedly, so even if you’re on the waitlist, there’s a good chance you may be called to serve.
*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.