Become an Election Worker

Election Worker Application

If you would like to serve as an election worker, please complete the form below.
Name *

First Name Last Name
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Preferred Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Other Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Florida Voter Registration Number (if known)
Voting Precinct
Email *
example@example.com
Qualifications/Duties and Responsibilities
How do I qualify to be an election worker?
- Be a U.S. citizen who is registered to vote in Alachua County.
- Be able to speak, read and write the English language.
- Not be a candidate or an immediate family member of a candidate.
- Have transportation to the polling place and election worker training.
- Be able to physically work from before 6 a.m. until after polls close at 7 p.m.
What are the duties and responsibilities of an election worker?
- To administer the election process fairly and according to the law.
- To open, set up and close the polls.
- To ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote.
- To give assistance when requested by the voter.
- To attend election worker trainings.
If I am asked to work an election, where would I work?

The Supervisor of Elections will attempt to place you in your precinct's polling place. However, to meet the needs of the election, you may be asked to work in a polling place other than your own.
I meet the qualifications and am willing to perform the duties/responsibilities outlined above. *

Yes No
Applicants with disabilities will receive accommodations. Will you require any special accommodations for employment? *

Yes No
Payroll Information
Date of Birth *
Gender *

Female Male
Marital Status *

Single Married
Check the race/ethnic group with which you identify *

White (not Hispanic) Hispanic/Latino (any racial origin) Asian (not Hispanic) Black/African American (not Hispanic) American Indian/Alaskan Native Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander Two or more racial groups
I will fill out my W4 electronically when it is emailed to me.

Yes No — I would like to mail or bring it to the office
Election Worker Information
How did you find out about being an election worker?
What are your interests or current/past work experience(s)? *
We will use this information to help determine which position may best suit you.
Are you comfortable using a computer? *
Have you worked as an election worker before? If so, where and in what position(s)?
Which position(s) are you most interested in serving in? *

Clerk: Oversees each position at the polling place and is responsible for all paperwork. Picks up and drops off secure supplies. Contacts the polling place and other election workers prior to Election Day. This position is not for first-time election workers. Assistant Clerk: Assists the clerk and takes over in the clerk's absence. This position is not for first-time election workers. EViD Operator: Verifies voter's registration with the Electronic Voter Identification (EViD) system. Ballot Scanner: Operates the ballot scanning equipment and uploads election results Deputy: Greets all voters and maintains order outside the polling place. Ballot Distributor: Distributes assigned ballot to voter.
Other than English, please specify other languages you speak fluently.
2020 Election Day Availability

Election workers are required to work from before 6 a.m. until after the polls close at 7 p.m. and must have transportation to the polling place and election worker training.
I am able to work Election Day for the following elections: *

Tuesday, August 18, 2020: Primary Election Tuesday, November 3, 2020: General Election
Please note: Once you submit this application and return the W4 tax form that will be mailed to you, you will become part of the pool of prospective election workers. Your name will remain active until you request that it be removed. Not all election workers work every election. The number of election workers for each election is determined by the size of the election and the expected turnout. Election workers are chosen to work a specific election by their availability, willingness to travel, and the number of workers needed.
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