Johnston County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (919) 989-5095
  • Email:
    elections@johnstonnc.com
  • Office Address:
    205 South Second St, Smithfield, NC 27577 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 1172, Smithfield, NC 27577
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:30 PM or later     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $160 to $230 for Election Day. $15 to $25 per training session attended. $15 to set up the precinct the night before Election Day.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Johnston 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: A combination of in-person and online training is required. Training typically lasts  at least 4 hours.

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

Information on applying to work at a “One Stop” Early Voting site can be found here.

Poll workers are required to help set up the precinct the day before Election Day.