Cherokee County, IA

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  • Phone:
    (712) 225-6705
  • Email:
    kglienke@co.cherokee.ia.us
  • Office Address:
    Cherokee County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, 520 West Main St, Drawer H, ​Cherokee, IA 51012
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    10:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $175 for Election Day. $25 for training. Poll workers are reimbursed for mileage for Election Day and training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Cherokee County to be a poll worker

  • Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 17-year-old high school students who are U.S. citizens and county residents.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2 hours.