How to become a Poll Worker?
For democracy to work in West Virginia, we must have clean and fair elections the citizens of our state can trust.
If you want to join the team and work for fair elections, we encourage you to become a poll worker.
Serving as a poll worker is a tremendous opportunity to put your patriotism into action. It's also a great way to serve your community in an important position of trust.
If you are a registered voter you may be eligible to be a poll worker. We invite you to join the team!
WV Division of Personnel policy on state employees serving as poll workers.
House Concurrent Resolution 56: Encouraging Employers to Give Employees Time Off with Pay to Serve as Poll Workers
Six questions you may have about being a poll worker
Who Should I contact?
To become a poll worker contact either your County Clerk or Party Executive Committee.
Will I get paid and how much?
As a poll worker, you will receive payment for attending training, not to exceed $125.00, as long as you actually work on election day. You will also be paid for work on election day itself, not to exceed $175.00. The county commission of each county will decide how much poll workers will be paid for both attending training and for working on election day.
Can I take a break or leave during the day?
All of the poll workers at a particular polling place must be present to process voters. When a poll worker needs a break during the day, the polling place must be temporarily shut down. This does not mean that you will never be able to take a break, but it does mean that breaks are kept to a minimum.
What time will my day begin and end?
Poll workers must arrive by 5:30 a.m. on election day. The polls close at 7:30 p.m.; however, you will have poll duties after they close.
How much training will I have to take?
You will be required to take one training class before the election. The training class will inform you of your duties on election day.
When and where will I have training?
The county clerk will conduct sessions to train you and the other poll workers. These sessions will be scheduled not more than 3 days and not less than seven days before the election. The county clerk is responsible for notifying the poll workers of the exact date, time and place of the training sessions.