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Marin County, CA

Special Instructions from Your Local Elections Office:

Particularly welcome applicants who are bilingual in English and any of the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese

Thank you so much for your interest in being a poll worker. In order to apply to be a poll worker, you must connect with your local elections office so that you can complete the official poll worker application process with them.

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Hours and Compensation

  • Hours
    Election Day: 6:30 AM to Election Day: Approximately 9:00 PM
  • Compensation
    $250 for Election Day. $150 per day for the 3 days before Election Day. $25 for training.
  • Other Details
    You must work the full day

Voter Registration Requirements

  • Requirements
    Poll workers over the age of 18 must either be registered voters in California or be lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. and otherwise eligible to register to vote except for their lack of U.S. citizenship. 

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age Requirements
    16-year-old students who are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted for U.S. permanent residence.
  • Training Details
    Yes. You must attend a training session.
  • Training is held in-person and typically lasts 2 hours.

Contact Information

Phone: (415) 473-6456

Email: elections@marincounty.org

Office Address: 3501 Civic Center Dr, Room 121, San Rafael, CA 94913

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More Details

Vote Centers are open three days before Election Day. During this time, poll workers’ hours may vary.

Bilingual individuals who speak English and one of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Chinese, Spanish, or Vietnamese.

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