Rutherford County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (828) 287-6023
  • Email:
    dawn.lovelace@rutherfordcountync.gov
  • Office Address:
    298 Fairground Rd, Spindale, NC 28160 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 927, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    Approximately 8:30 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $110 to $185 for Election Day. $20 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Rutherford 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 1 to 2 hours.

Poll workers may be asked to help set up the precinct the day before Election Day.

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