You can make sure we have safe, fair, and efficient elections for all. Become a poll worker today!
To serve as an Election Day Worker, you must:
- Be a resident of DC
- Be at least 16 years old
- Complete at least four hours of training before each election
If you are selected and assigned to a polling place, hours of work are:
- Early Voting: One of two six-hour shirts (8am-2pm OR 1:30pm-7:30pm) on days assigned
- Monday before Election Day (Polling Place Setup): two to three hours
- Election Day: 6am-9pm. Election day is a long day's work so be sure to bring any necessary items (prescriptions, food, water, etc.) to last throughout the day.
Workers receive a one-time payment, which includes training.
To sign up, contact your local board of elections.
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