Dubuque County, IA

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  • Phone:
    (563) 589-4457
  • Email:
    elections@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
  • Office Address:
    880 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 5001, Dubuque, IA 52004
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    9:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $250 to $320 for Election Day. $25 to $35 plus mileage remimbursement for training. Workers who need to travel outside their precinct are paid mileage reimbursement at the federal rate.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Dubuque 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: Training typically lasts 1.5 to 3 hours. A combination of in-person and online training is required. Workers are required to complete a general poll worker training and an iPad training. At least two poll workers from each precinct must attend training prior to primary and general elections. Preference for training must be given to poll workers who have never attended a training session before. Contact your county auditor for more information.

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