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Lakeshore County, NY

Apply to work an election

Poll workers run the polling places on election day. You do not need any prior experience — training is provided, and the work is paid.

Fields marked * are required. This form takes about ten minutes. Nothing is saved until you send it.

The role you want
Which role are you applying for? (required)

You can say more about your preferences further down.

About you

Jr., Sr., II, III

What you would like to be called. Used on your badge and in messages to you.

Used to check age eligibility. Stored encrypted.

Required so we can issue a W-2 if you earn enough to need one. Stored encrypted.

Optional. Collected only for demographic reporting.

Optional. Used in messages to you.

How to reach you
Phone type

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Separate from messages about assignments you have accepted.

Where you live

Most jurisdictions require you to live in the county you work in.

Your eligibility
Are you registered to vote here? (required)
Political party

Some jurisdictions must balance parties across a polling place.

Do you currently hold public office?
Are you a candidate in this election?
Are you related to a candidate on this ballot?
Do you work for a campaign or party?
Can you read, write and speak English?

Required by law in some states.

Languages you speak

Some jurisdictions pay extra for this.

When you can work
Where you can work

Some equipment weighs over 30 lb.

Tell us what would help. We will do what we can.

Your experience
Have you worked an election before?
Emergency contact
How you are paid
How would you like to be paid?
Before you finish

To save this form and finish later, fill in your Social Security Number and either your date of birth or your voter registration number. Those are what you will use to get back in.