Macon County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (828) 349-2034
  • Email:
    mthibault@maconnc.org
  • Office Address:
    5 West Main St, Franklin, NC 28734
  • Start Time:
    6:30 AM End Time:
    Approximately 8:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $160 to $280 for Election Day. $20 for training. $10 per hour for Early Voting.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Macon 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.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Macon County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.

During Early Voting, poll workers can work part-time shifts.

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

Poll workers must be affiliated with the Democratic Party or Republican Party.

Poll workers are asked to help set up their precincts the night before Election Day. Set up typically lasts 2 hours.