Merton, Waukesha County (Village), WI

This page contains information for the Village of Merton. For information on being a poll worker in the Town of Merton, please click here.

  • Phone:
    (262) 538-0820 ext. 205
  • Email:
    clerk@villageofmerton.com
  • Office Address:
    W282N6996 Main St, Merton, WI 53056 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 13, Merton, WI 53056
  • Start Time:
    6:00 to 6:30 AM End Time:
    After the polls close at 8:00 PM.     (Full and part-day shifts are available.)
  • Compensation:
    $12 to $15 per hour for Election Day and training.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16-year-old high school students.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2 to 6 hours. Additional online training is available. Chief election inspectors are required to take 6 hours of training every 2 years.

In most cases, poll workers must be qualified electors of the county in which they serve (i.e., adult U.S. citizens who reside in the county and are not otherwise disqualified to vote).

16 and 17-year-old student poll workers can only work at the polling place serving their residence.