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Pottawattamie County, IA

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Office Address:
County Auditor, 227 South 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Mailing Address:
Pottawattamie County Elections, PO Box 649, Council Bluffs, IA 51502
Poll Worker Start Time:
6:00 AM
Poll Worker End Time:
10:00 PM (Full-day shifts are preferred. Part-day shifts may also be available.)
Compensation:
$200 for Election Day, plus mileage reimbursement.

Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Pottawattamie 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. 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.