Ottawa County, OH

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  • Phone:
    (419) 898-3071
  • Email:
    election@boe.ottawa.oh.gov
  • Office Address:
    8444 West State Route 163, Suite 101, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:30 to 9:30 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $125 for Election Day. $10 to $30 plus mileage for workers who pick up and drop off supplies. $15 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Ottawa 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 2 to 3 hours. Training is recommended prior to each election served. Training is required at least once every two or three years, depending on position.