Apply to Serve as a Poll Worker – Earn $300 on Election Day

Bilingual Poll Workers Needed & Encouraged to Apply

Union County residents interested in assisting voters at polling locations on Election Day still have time to apply to become a poll worker. Poll workers earn $300 for the day, serving from 5:15 a.m. until at least 8:15 p.m., following the close of the polls. The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Poll workers play a vital role in ensuring every eligible voter has the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Serving as a poll worker is a meaningful way to participate in the democratic process and support your community.

Union County residents who are 16 years of age or older may apply. Residents who are 18 or older must be registered to vote. No prior experience is required; however, all new poll workers must attend a mandatory in-person training session.

Prospective poll workers may apply online or by submitting a paper application. To apply online, visit the Union County Board of Elections at www.ucnj.org/pollworker.

To request a paper application, call the Board of Elections at 908-527-4236 or email [email protected].

For additional information, visit ucnj.org/pollworker or the Union County Board of Elections website at www.ucnj.org/ucboe.