Board of Elections Searching for Election Poll Workers

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is currently seeking election poll workers for the upcoming presidential election on November 3.

“Planning to vote in person? Help us help others by becoming an election poll worker!,” said the Board of Elections in a tweet Tuesday. Despite being in the midst of a global pandemic, Governor Hogan has not decided to cancel in-person voting for the general election. Election poll workers are needed as many residents are anticipated to head to the voting booths.

Over Twitter, the Board of Elections announced the job requirements. Individuals looking to serve as an election poll worker must be at least 16, be a U.S. citizen and live in Maryland. Both part-time and full-time positions are available. The board also wrote that election poll workers could earn up to $210. The position may also be of interest to Montgomery County students, as this job could earn them around 25 student service learning (SSL) hours.

Those looking to apply for the position can text “SERVE” to 77788 or use this link.

Planning to vote in person? Then help us help others by becoming an election poll worker!

* Earn up to $210 or 25 SSL hrs
* PT/FT positions available
* Must be a US citizen, live in MD & at least 16 years of age

To apply, text SERVE to 77788, or https://t.co/EonP2W4kDx pic.twitter.com/24T7xT29YH

— MontgomeryMDVotes (@777Vote) July 20, 2020

Correction: The original article stated Montgomery County has not decided to cancel in-person voting for the general election. The Montgomery County Board of Elections does not have the authority to make this decision. The article was corrected to state that the decision was made by Maryland Governor Hogan.

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Mira was a student at the University of Maryland double majoring in Journalism and Government and Politics during the summer of 2020 when she interned with Montgomery Community Media.

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