Alabamians encouraged to serve as poll workers

Ahead of the May 24th Primary Election, Secretary of State John H. Merrill is encouraging Alabamians to step up to the plate and serve their community as a poll worker.

Poll workers are paid election officials who serve at local polling places and carry out assigned Election Day procedures. There are approximately 1,980 polling places across the State of Alabama that must be staffed each election cycle.

Poll worker duties begin before Election Day, as each poll worker is required to undergo training to carry out very important tasks.

“Poll workers protect the democratic process and the rights of each and every eligible voter,” said Merrill. “Today, more than ever, it is important for Alabamians to step up and become poll workers.”

For those interested in serving, the poll worker application must be returned to your county Probate Judge for consideration.

For questions, contact the Secretary of State’s Elections Division at (334) 242-7210 or your county Probate Judge.