McDowell County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (828) 659-0834
  • Email:
    elections@mcdowellgov.com
  • Office Address:
    McDowell County Board of Elections, 2458 NC Highway 226 South, Marion, NC 28752 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 1509, Marion, NC 28752
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM or later.     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $200 to $250 for Election Day. $15 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in McDowell 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 30 minutes to 3 hours.

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