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Student Poll Workers:

Students who meet certain criteria are eligible to work in a polling place. The pay is the same as a regular poll worker.

In order to be a student poll worker you must be:

  • 17 years of age
  • a United States Citizen (or will be a citizen at the time of the election)
  • a senior with at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • a student in good standing with school and community
What a great opportunity to serve your community!

Regular Poll Workers

We are always looking for registered voters who are willing to be poll workers on election day. In order to be a poll worker you must be:

  • a United States Citizen
  • a resident of Yolo County
  • at least 18 years old at the time of the next election (if you are 17, and a high school senior, see the left side panel for information on how to be a Student Poll Worker)
  • a registered voter in Yolo County
  • not in prison or on parole for a felony

Inspectors and Judges

Each polling place has one inspector and at least three judges. The workday begins at 6:15AM and ends at approximately 10:00PM. Inspectors are paid $155.00 and judges are paid $0.00. Following are the duties of the precinct board:

Inspectors:

  • Set up the voting booths, tables, and other precinct supplies with the help of the judges on the afternoon or evening before the election
  • Attend a training class prior to each election
  • Attend a "hands-on" E-Slate training class prior to each election
  • Check out the polling place prior to each election
  • Arrange ahead of time for entry by 6:15AM on election day
  • Check all supplies against checklist to be sure everything has been received
  • Assign tasks, arrange breaks and mealtimes at the polling place
  • Close the polls and remain until all closing procedures are completed
  • Return ballots and materials to the ballot drop-off location (accompanied by one judge)

Judges:

  • Attend a training class prior to each election
  • Assist in the set up of the polling place prior to each election
  • Arrive at the polling place by 6:15 AM on election morning
  • Close the polls and remain until all closing procedures are completed
  • May accompany the Inspector to deliver ballots and materials to the ballot drop-off location





Yolo Elections Office