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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 Alaska, you must:

  • Be registered to vote in Alaska
  • Be willing to work about 16 hours a day or more on Election Day, or share a position and work a split shift or attend four to five hour paid training session
  • Be willing to be non-partisan on Election Day and not say any political opinions while working
  • Not have any family relationships with a candidate on the ballot

Youth Ambassador Program: If you are at least 16 years old and a student in high school (public, private or qualified home school program) you may sign up to be a youth ambassador. You can find more information about this program at the Alaska Division of Elections website.

To sign up, contact your local board of elections.

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