Portage, Kalamazoo County (City), MI

This page contains information for the City of Portage in Kalamazoo County. For information on being a poll worker in Portage Charter Township in Houghton County, please click here.

  • Phone:
    (269) 329-4533
  • Email:
    clerkforms@portagemi.gov, loebige@portagemi.gov
  • Office Address:
    7900 South Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    Approximately 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM     (Most poll workers must work the entire day. A small number of part day workers work from approximately 8:00 PM to approximately 11:30 PM.)
  • Compensation:
    $12 to $15 per hour for Election Day. $20 for training. $16 to $18 per hour for Early Voting. Supervisors earn an extra $25 to $25 flat rate for additional tasks on Election Day.

Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Michigan 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: 16

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2.5 hours. Training is required at least once every 2 years.