Pocahontas County, IA

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  • Phone:
    (712) 335-3361
  • Email:
    kjepsen@pocahontascounty.iowa.gov
  • Office Address:
    99 Court Square, Suite 7, Pocahontas, IA 50574
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    10:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $12 to $15 per hour for Election Day. $40 flat rate for training. Some workers are also reimbursed for mileage.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Pocahontas 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: Two in-person training sessions are required per election, each lasting two to three hours. 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.