Canton (Town), MA
Voter Registration Requirements
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Until six weeks before an election, you must be registered to vote in Massachusetts to be appointed as a poll worker. The voter registration requirement does not apply to interpreters, greeters, or 16 and 17-year-old poll workers. Within six weeks of an election, any competent person, regardless of their voter registration status or residency, may be appointed as a poll worker.
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Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.
Work Requirements
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Minimum Age: 16
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You must complete training to be a poll worker.
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Training Details: In-person training sessions typically lasts 1 to 2 hours. Training sessions are held at least once a year with additional refresher training held on an as-needed basis. Supervisory workers must attend additional training prior to each election.
