Forsyth County, GA

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  • Phone:
    (770) 781-2118 ext. 9
  • Email:
    PollWorker@forsythco.com
  • Office Address:
    1201 Sawnee Dr, Cumming, GA 30040
  • Start Time:
    5:30 AM End Time:
    Approximately 9:00 PM     (Part-day shifts are available.)
  • Compensation:
    $99 to $175 for Election Day. $25 per training session.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • This jurisdiction does not have a voter registration requirement to be a poll worker

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: A combination of in-person and online training is required. In-person training typically lasts 3.5 hours. Online training typically lasts 3 hours. A pre-election meeting is required prior to each election which typically lasts 1.5 hours.

Poll workers should plan to vote before Election Day unless they are assigned to their own polling place.

Poll workers must be U.S. citizens who are residents or employees of the county where they serve. Poll workers can work in an adjoining county if they have permission from their home county’s election office and there is not a poll worker shortage in their home county.

Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly encouraged to apply.