Apply to Serve as an Election Worker
Would you like to volunteer to serve as an Election Worker? Our Board of Elections recruiters will support you every step of the way!Step 1 – Apply to Be an Election Worker
- New volunteer? - Visit EJ Connection , create an account, and fill out the online application.
- Returning volunteer? – Visit EJ Connection , log into your account, and renew your application
It may take up to five (5) business days to process your application. You’ll get an email letting you know you’re ready for Step 2.
Step 2 – Complete Your Training
Once your application is processed, you’ll get an email asking you to complete an online quiz.
Online Training Quiz
- You will read Chapters 1-4 of the Election Judge Manual (available on the EJ Connection dashboard) and then take the online training quiz.
- It may take up to five (5) business days to process your quiz results. If you pass the quiz, you’ll get an email with your election position and instructions to sign up for in-person training
- You get two (2) tries to pass the quiz. You should speak with your recruiter if you do not pass.
In-Person Training
- Training classes for Election Judge positions are offered seven (7) days a week in locations around the County. You can sign up online for a day, time, and location that works best for you
- If you volunteer to be a Canvasser, Drop Box Runner or in the Nursing Home Program, your training requirement will be different. Your program coordinator will contact you.
Once you complete your required training, you will receive an email letting you know you’re ready for Step 3.
Step 3 – Get Your Service Assignment
- After successfully completing your in-person training class, you’ll be eligible to serve at a specific polling place or Early Voting Center.
- Assignments are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Finish your training early for the opportunity to be assigned to a location near your home!
- You’ll get an email about three (3) weeks before Election Day or the start of Early Voting. At that time, you will confirm your assignment(s) on your EJ Connection dashboard.
If you are a Canvasser, Drop Box Runner, or in the Nursing Home Program, your assignment will come from your program coordinator
Step 4 – Serve on Your Assigned Day(s)
Early Voting (June 11–18, 2026)
- If you are a Chief Judge (EVCHF) or are assigned to serve on June 11, you must attend a mandatory setup meeting at 6:30 PM on June 10.
- On your assigned service day(s), arrive at 6:00 AM.
- If you are assigned a part-time evening shift (EVVOP-B), arrive at 2:00 PM.
- Attend a mandatory setup meeting at 6:30 PM on June 22.
- On Election Day, arrive at 6:00 AM.
- If you are a Closer (CLS), arrive at 6:30 PM.
- If you are assigned a part-time evening shift (VOP-B) arrive at 2:00 PM.
Step 5 – Get Paid or Earn Student Service Learning (SSL) Hours
- You will be paid a stipend after the election for training and all days served. Checks are mailed six (6) weeks after Election Day.
- To get paid, you must give your complete Social Security Number (SSN) when you apply or you can contact the Recruitment Team.
- If you choose not to be paid, you don’t need to provide your Social Security Number.
- If you served as an Election Judge (poll worker) in 2024, you get:
- $100 bonus for each full day served at a polling place
- $50 bonus for each part day served at a polling place
- Canvass, Nursing Home Program, and Drop Box Runner are not eligible for a returning service bonus
- High school students can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours instead of payment. SSL forms are emailed about six (6) weeks after the election.
- Election Worker Newsletters are sent regularly to inform you about deadlines and other important election news.
- Check your email often for updates and instructions!
- Check your junk or spam folder!
Election Judge (Poll Worker)
240-777-8533
[email protected]
Canvass or Nursing Home Program
[email protected]
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Drop Box Runner
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