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Poll Workers For November General Election sought by Union County

Bilingual and Republican poll workers especially needed The Union County Board of Elections is seeking residents to serve as poll workers for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Poll workers will earn $300 for the day. Poll workers play an essential role in ensuring that Election Day runs smoothly and that every eligible…

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Bilingual and Republican poll workers especially needed The Union County Board of Elections is seeking residents to serve as poll workers for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Poll workers will earn $300 for the day. Poll workers play an essential role in ensuring that Election Day runs smoothly and that every eligible…

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Categories Public Info Union County Seeks Poll Workers For November General Election Post author By Web Site Administrator Post date September 22, 2026 Bilingual and Republican poll workers especially needed The Union County Board of Elections is seeking residents to serve as poll workers for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Applicants who are 18 or older must be registered to vote.

Key details

Residents who are 16 or 17 years old may work an eight-hour shift on Election Day.

No previous experience is required.

All new poll workers must attend a mandatory in-person training session before Election Day.

Why it matters to residents

Poll workers play an essential role in ensuring that Election Day runs smoothly and that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a ballot.

What happens next

Poll workers will earn $300 for the day.

The workday begins at 5:15 a.m. and continues until at least 8:15 p.m., after the polls close.

Any Union County resident age 16 or older may apply.

Applications may be submitted online at ucnj.org/pollworker.

To request a paper application, call the Union County Board of Elections at 908-527-4236 or email pollworker@ucnj.org.

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