Pollworker FAQ's

A Board of Supervisors approved program which encourages Los Angeles County employees to serve as pollworkers on Election Day and make a difference in their community.

Although the average service for a Pollworker is 14 to 15 hours on Election Day, the rewards to you and the community are immeasurable.

The polls are typically open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You would be required to arrive between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. to prepare voting materials. Closing the polls and related duties take about an hour and your service would conclude around 9 p.m.

As a pollworker, you will:

• Help set up the polls
• Assist voters when signing in
• Issue ballots
• Account for ballots and pack supplies after voting has ended

• Choose from dozens of training classes located throughout Los Angeles County
• You will receive a $25 bonus for attending a training class if you serve as a pollworker

As a pollworker:

• You can earn anywhere between $80 and $175 for working on Election Day and attending training
• You can help your community by providing assistance on Election Day and helping each person vote

To become a pollworker in Los Angeles County, you must be:

• 18 years of age or older (unless participating in the Student Pollworker Program)
• A resident of California
• A United States citizen registered to vote or a legal permanent resident (green card holder)

You will be assigned in a polling place based on where there are critical shortages of workers.

Pollworkers are either assigned to a polling location:

• Near their home, office, or day care facility.
• If willing, anywhere throughout the County as needed.

If you are an inspector, ask yourself:

• Did you contact the people working on Election Day?
• Did you pick up your supplies?
• Did you go through the supply box to make sure you have all the items?
• Did you charge your County issued cell phone?

• Arrive at the polls on Election Day at 6 a.m.
• Turn on your cell phone
• Review the Election Guide and "What to Do If..." guide
• Set up and open by 7 a.m.