Poll workers serve an important role in administering one of our fundamental democratic freedoms: the right to vote.
As a poll worker, you will be part of a team of election workers serving King County voters in one of our 396 polling places on Election Day.
Yes. Poll workers are paid $125.09 base pay, plus $24.21 for attending the three-hour training session.
Inspectors are paid $185.61 base pay, plus $56.49 for attending the seven-hour training session.
Yes. Prior to Election Day poll workers must attend a three-hour training session prior to Election Day to learn the various skills, procedures, and tasks to successfully serve voters and operate the polling place. Inspectors are required to attend a seven-hour training session. At the training session, each poll worker receives a copy of the Poll Worker Guidebook. This handy reference tool outlines the duties and procedures for each job in the polling place.
On Election Day poll workers prepare the polling place by setting up the equipment and materials that are necessary to conduct the election. During the day poll workers are responsible for issuing ballots, assisting voters, and ensuring that all voting procedures are followed. At the end of Election Day poll workers close the polling place by completing the necessary reports and procedures, and by packing and returning election materials and equipment. There are various positions filled by poll workers:
Poll workers are needed for the upcoming primary and general election.