Poll Workers

“Becoming a poll worker is an easy way to give back to your community, your state, and the nation.  It’s your turn to join the front lines of democracy” – Secretary of State Robin Carnahan

Qualifications

In order to be a poll worker, you must:

bulletBe a registered voter
bulletBe able to speak, read, and write English
bulletNot have a close relative appear on the current ballot
bulletNot hold elective office at the time of service as a poll worker
Exceptions to the elective office provision include:
bulletpolitical party committee
bullettownship office
bulletBoard or commission member of a political subdivision or special district (unless an issue or candidate relevant to that entity is on the ballot where you are working)

Compensation

Poll workers are paid for their service on Election Day and often for attending training sessions prior to Election Day.  Henry County pays $91 a day.

The polls are open from 6am - 7pm on Election Day. But our poll workers are asked to be at their respective polling place at 5:00 a.m. to insure proper preparation for election day.

 

WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS THAT ARE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION PROCESS!!

If you are interested in being a poll worker please contact Kelly at (660)885-7206 or print off this application and mail to:

Gene Pogue, Henry County Clerk

100 West Franklin

Clinton, Missouri 64735

 

 

 

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