Alabamians are being encouraged to serve their community and volunteer as poll workers ahead of the Nov. 8 general election.
According to Secretary of State John Merrill, poll workers are paid election officials who serve at local polling places and carry out assigned procedures on election day. There are approximately 1,980 polling places across the state and each of those needs volunteers.
“Serving as a poll worker is an amazing opportunity to learn more about the election process while contributing to your community,” Merrill said. “It is vital that Alabamians step up and become poll workers!” Poll workers must undergo training to carry out their election day responsibilities. Along with training, there are several other requirements to become a poll worker:Must be registered to vote in the county where they desire to act as poll workers.Cannot be a member of a candidate’s immediate family or the second degree of kinship and cannot be a member of a candidate’s political committee.
In addition, high school or college students age 16 or older can apply to become student poll worker interns. Students must be recommended by a principal, another school official, or the individual responsible for the student’s home instruction program. The For those interested in serving, the Not reading this story on the WSFA News App? Get news alerts FASTER and FREE in the
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