Vote 2026: Poll Workers Needed for Nov. 3 General Election

Interested individuals can earn extra money and serve their community.

The Office of Voter Registration and Elections is looking for interested individuals to serve as election officials (commonly called poll workers) in the upcoming Nov. 3 General Election. It takes up to 1,300 individuals to run the 108 precincts in our community for a November General Election, and the Voter Registrar’s Office is looking for about 100 more poll workers.

Anyone who is willing to serve as a poll worker should fill out an interest form on the Voter Registrar’s website. A member of the Registrar’s team will follow up with additional details, including what information must be provided when you apply at the Voter Registrar’s Office. Applications are accepted now through Sept. 4.

Become a Poll Worker

This crucial but often overlooked role in our election process is filled by dedicated individuals who show up and ensure that our elections are conducted efficiently, professionally and securely. Poll workers are compensated for their work, earning $240 for election day, plus $25 to attend the required training.

Poll workers come from all walks of life and have any number of reasons for participating in the election process. Some do it out of a sense of civic duty (the longest-serving poll worker in our community has served for 56 years!), others are curious about how an election works behind the scenes, and some are there to make a little extra money.

Qualifications

A complete list of qualifications is available on the Voter Registrar’s website, but in general election officials must:

Be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old and a registered voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Be able to work on a computer to check in voters.
Choose a political party to represent on Election Day only to ensure each precinct is appropriately staffed. It is not necessary to declare a party affiliation when registering to vote.
Not hold an elected office or be the employee of an elected official.
Be available to work the entire Election Day.
Have a courteous, professional and helpful attitude.
Be able to speak, read and write English.
Have patience!

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Voter Registration and Elections at 757-385-8683 or voter@vbgov.com.