(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking you to consider serving as an Election poll worker.
Morales says Indiana needs as many as 20,000 poll workers statewide to administer efficient and trustworthy elections.
“Poll workers are essential to ensuring our elections are a success. I’ve heard from election officials across Indiana and there’s certainly a strong push for more poll workers. Signing up to be a poll worker is a great opportunity to serve your community and our state. I want to especially recognize and thank all of the Hoosiers who have worked the polls this year and in years past, your dedication is appreciated,” Morales said.
To become a poll worker, you must be a registered voter and a resident of the county in which you wish to work, and at least 18 years old –or 16 to 17 if you’re participating in Hoosier Hall Pass.
Poll workers earn up to $150 for their service, depending on the county.
Many poll workers are tasked with duties such as setting up and preparing the polling location, welcoming voters, verifying voter registrations, and issuing ballots.
Poll workers are needed for the upcoming Municipal elections in November and for next year’s national, state, and county Primary and General Elections.
People who are interested in signing up to be poll workers or learning more are encouraged to contact their local election office.
