ELECTION WORKER INFORMATION

Election workers are officials who staff local polling places, administer election procedures and ensure the rights of voters are protected on Election Day.  Serving as an election worker provides an opportunity to learn about the election process and is a great service to our community.

DUTIES OF AN ELECTION WORKER

• Check in registered voters
• Register new voters
• Demonstrate how to use voting equipment
• Assist elderly and disabled voters, if requested
• Open and close the polling place.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF AN ELECTION WORKER

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a citizen of the USA
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be eligible to vote in South Dakota
• You cannot serve at an election where your spouse, parent, child, or sibling is a candidate

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF AN ELECTION WORKER

• Ability to communicate clearly with voters
• Comfortable with assisting and serving a diverse population
• Ability to remain impartial and not exert influence over voters
• Attention to detail

REQUIRED TRAINING

• Election School is a required training class held the day prior to the election and is conducted by the Finance Officer.  The School covers basic provisions of the South Dakota Election Law, election procedures, understanding voting materials, and related topics.

DAYS AND HOURS OF WORK

• Workers are asked to work from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 9:00 p.m., or whenever closing activities are finished.