How Do I Become a Pollworker?

In Tompkins County more than 300 people are needed to work as election inspectors and operate the polls on Election Day. You must be 17 or older, a registered voter in Tompkins County (or pre-registered if under 18), represent either the Republican or Democratic Party, and enjoy people and service to others.

When Am I Needed?

Just a few days a year:

• Primary Day in September 11:30a.m. –9:30p.m. (approx.)
• Election Day in November 5:30a.m. –9:30p.m. (approx.)

What do I Have to Do?

• Report to work at the designated time
• Prepare the polling place for voting
• Set up the voting equipment
• Process the voters
• Demonstrate voting procedures to the voters
• Close the polling place at 9:00p.m.
• Canvass and report the results
• Attend an inspector training class every year
• Attend a session for machine training yearly

Will I be Paid? YES!

• $200 for General Election and Primary Day
• $25 for attending training.

If you are interested in becoming a pollworker, contact us.

TOMPKINS COUNTY
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
128 East Buffalo Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-5522
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