Newton County, GA

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  • Phone:
    (770) 784-2055
  • Email:
    elections@co.newton.ga.us
  • Office Address:
    1113 Usher St, Suite 103, Covington, GA 30014 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 1274, Covington, GA 30015
  • Start Time:
    5:30 AM End Time:
    9:30 PM or later.     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $150 to $250 for Election Day. $20 for training. $15 to $17 per hour for Early Voting.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • This jurisdiction does not have a voter registration requirement to be a poll worker

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2 to 3 hours.

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

Poll workers must be U.S. citizens who are residents or employees of the county where they serve. Poll workers can work in an adjoining county if they have permission from their home county’s election office and there is not a poll worker shortage in their home county.

Poll workers should plan to vote before Election Day unless they are assigned to their own polling place.

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

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply, particularly English-Spanish speakers.

Poll workers may need to have the ability to lift and move heavy machinery.