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Become a Poll Worker Today

It’s never too early to help democracy! By signing up to be a poll worker, you can ensure that all voters—including voters with disabilities, voters who need language assistance, and voters who want to cast their ballot in person—have a positive experience at the polls. Sign up today!

You can make sure we have safe, fair, and efficient elections for all. Become a poll worker today!

In order to be a poll worker in Rhode Island, you must be:

  • Registered to vote in Rhode Island
  • Able to read the Constitution of the sate in English
  • Able to write your own name

You are ineligible to be a poll worker if:

  • You are a candidate for public office
  • Have been convicted, found guilty, pleaded guilty or nolo contendere, or placed on a deferred or suspended sentence, or on probation for any crime which involves moral turpitude or which constitutes a violation of any of the election or caucus laws of this or any state
  • Are a federal, state, municipal employee - except teacher - only in primary elections

To sign up, contact your local board of canvassers.

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