How To Become A Poll Worker

Thank you for your interest in becoming a poll worker! Salt Lake County is fortunate to have people willing to keep our elections smooth and secure. See below for a list of poll worker qualifications, requirements, and responsibilities.

Time commitments include:

• Attending two-hour training class.
• Spending approximately two hours on Monday afternoon/evening the day before the election to set up signage and voting machines.
• Working 5:30 am to approximately 10:00 pm on Election Day.

You will be asked to:

• Lift and set up voting equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds.
• Follow explicit instructions dictated by State Law and County Policy.
• Assist voters of various backgrounds.
• Remain politically neutral.
• Support the Vote Center Lead in set-up and take-down of the location.
• Help or teach voters to navigate voting machines.

Poll workers must be:

• Over 18 years of age
• Not related to a candidate appearing on the ballot.

If you would like to become a poll worker, you can register your interest by completing the survey below.

Poll Worker Questionnnaire