Palo Alto County, IA

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  • Phone:
    (712) 852-2924
  • Email:
    cmoser@paloaltocounty.iowa.gov
  • Office Address:
    1010 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Mailing Address:
    Palo Alto County Courthouse, PO Box 95, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    9:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $225 for Election Day and training. Poll workers are reimbursed for mileage at $0.55 per mile.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Palo Alto 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.