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Sonoma County, CA
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.
Complete your applicationThis link will open a new tab connecting you to your local elections office's poll worker application.
Hours and Compensation
- Hours
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM - Compensation
$160 to $240 per day for Vote Center work. $250 to $360 for Election Day. - 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.
A combination of in-person and online training is required.
Contact Information
Phone: (707) 565-6800
Email: ROV-POLLS@sonomacounty.gov
Office Address: 435 Fiscal Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
More Details
In addition to Election Day workers, Sonoma County is looking for Early Voting workers. Early Voting work runs from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please contact election officials, listed above, for additional information.
Individuals who speak English and one of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Khmer.
Early Voting work hours are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly encouraged to apply.
16 and 17 year old workers must complete two applications. You can fill out the first application online here. The second, printable PDF application can be found here.