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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 a two-hour, in-person training class during the week before the election.
  • 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, with some exceptions.
  • Not related to a candidate appearing on the ballot.

Check out the links below for more information.

If you would like more information about working the polls, check out the volunteer page.

Volunteer Information

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

Poll Worker Questionnaire