Polk County, GA

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  • Phone:
    (770) 749-2103
  • Email:
    bcoggins@polk.ga.org
  • Office Address:
    144 West Ave, Suite D, Cedartown, GA 30125
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM     (Poll workers must work the full day to be compensated. Volunteer poll workers can work part-day shifts.)
  • Compensation:
    $8.25 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 typically last 4 to 6 hours.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Polk 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.

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

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

Individuals who would like to volunteer, without monetary compensation, can work part-day shifts. You can find the volunteer application, here.