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Poll Workers

The Poll Worker Application is at the bottom of this page!

Overview

Conducting elections is a big job and we cannot do it alone.

Every year, we utilize 800 – 1200 Election Day Poll Workers around the city.

Thank you for your interest in helping us provide the best possible services and conducting efficient, fair, honest and impartial elections to Kansas City’s voters.

Qualifications to be a Poll Worker

  • – Must be a Registered Voter in the state of Missouri
  • – Must work as either a Democrat or Republican
  • – Ability to work 5:00 am to approximately 7:45 pm on Election Day
  • – Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • – Have reliable transportation for both training class and Election Day
  • – Must attend a mandatory training session prior to every election
  • – Fluency with modern technology is a plus, but not required

Compensation + Poll Worker Types

  • Election Day pay is based on the position assigned. All Poll Workers are compensated for working on Election Day and a mandatory training session.
  • Ballot Judge — $300 ($275 for Election Day + $25 for Training Class)
    • – Issue proper ballots to voters
    • – Display signage at poll
    • – Organize various materials
  • Poll Pad Judge — $300 ($275 for Election Day + $25 for Training Class)
    • – Check in voters on iPad
    • – Verify voter eligibility
    • – Update voter information
  • Poll Supervisor — $325 ($300 for Election Day + $25 for Training Class)
    • – Monitor election equipment
    • – Ensure end of day reports are accurate
    • – Organize election materials
    • – Fill in as Ballot or Poll Pad Judge as needed
  • Voter Assistant Specialist — For additional information, email kceb@kceb.org
    • – Verify voter eligibility
    • – Requires ability to effectively use a laptop
    • – Return crucial election materials to KCEB after polls close on Election Day
  • Deputy Commissioner — For additional information, email kceb@kceb.org
    • – Visit assigned polls on Election Day
    • – Solve various issues at polls, if necessary
    • – Ensure assigned polls are following election laws

Have Questions? Contact KCEB’s Judge Supervisors

  • Toby Chambers: toby@kceb.org
  • Colton Weiner: colton@kceb.org