Oglethorpe County, GA

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  • Phone:
    (706) 743-8954
  • Email:
    elections@oglethorpecountyga.gov
  • Office Address:
    41 Fairground Rd, Lexington, GA 30648 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 190, Lexington, GA 30648
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:30 PM or later.     (Part-day shifts are available.)
  • Compensation:
    $10 to $12 per hour for Election Day and training.
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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: In-person training is required. Depending on the role, workers may be asked to attend multiple training sessions prior to an election. Each training session typically lasts 2 to 3 hours.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Ogelthorpe County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.

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.

Individuals with strong customer service skills are encouraged to apply.

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