Portage County, OH

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  • Phone:
    (330) 297-3514, (330) 297-3515
  • Email:
    portage@ohiosos.gov
  • Office Address:
    Portage County Board of Elections, 449 South Meridian St, Room 101, Ravenna, OH 44266
  • Start Time:
    5:45 AM End Time:
    After the polls close at 7:30 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    Up to $133.72 per day. $20 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Portage 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-olds who are U.S. citizens and county residents.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 3 hours. Training is required at least once every two or three years, depending on position.

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