Apply to Serve as a Poll Worker – Earn $300 on Election Day – County of Union, New Jersey

Apply to Serve as a Poll Worker – Earn $300 on Election Day – County of Union, New Jersey
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Bilingual & Republican Poll Workers Needed
Union County residents interested in assisting voters at polling locations on Election Day still have time to apply to become poll workers. Poll workers earn $300 for the day, with hours beginning at 5:15 a.m. and continuing until at least 8:15 p.m., after the polls close. The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Poll workers perform essential services on Election Day, by ensuring every eligible voter is afforded an opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote.  Serving as a poll worker in the 2026 Congressional Midterm Elections is a great way to be involved in the democratic process.
Any Union County resident who is 16 years or older, can apply to become a poll worker.  Union County residents who are 18 years or older shall be registered to vote.
Republican poll workers are needed to meet statutory requirements of party parity at the polling place.  Bilingual poll workers are needed to assist voters who have limited English proficiency. No experience is needed. New poll workers must attend a mandatory, in-person training session.
Prospective poll workers can apply online or by using a paper application form. To apply online, visit the Union County Board of Elections at
www.ucnj.org/pollworker
. To receive a paper application, call the Board of Elections at 908-527-4236 or email
pollworker@ucnj.org
For more information, visit the Poll Worker Resources page at
www.ucnj.org/ucboe
. You can also find additional Union County Board of Elections information on the same page.
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