Be a poll worker






Play an active and important role in your community and earn extra money in the process!

Poll workers are a critical part of the election process in Hodgeman County. Please join us for this rewarding experience.

The Hodgeman County Clerk generally operates 2 polling locations which serve the citizens of Hodgeman County. 

A minimum of three election board workers is assigned to each polling election; one Supervising Judge, one Judge and one Clerk Election Board workers. 

If you are interested in joining us, please call the office at 620-357-6421.

Training





Every poll worker is required to attend a 90-minute poll worker training class which covers all the basics of operating a polling location. 

Training is offered in the evening at a designated location and all poll workers attending will be compensated.

Qualifications





  • Resident of Hodgeman County, Kansas
  • Voter registration is current and up to date
  • Complete mandatory poll worker training class

Compensation





  • Supervising Judges: $10.00 an hour 
  • Judge and Clerk: $10.00 an hour
  • Training Session: $10.00 an hour
  • Those traveling outside of Jetmore: Mileage included

Hours





Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

All election workers report to their assigned work site on Election Day no later than 6:30 a.m. to prepare for 7:00 a.m. opening of the polls.

Following the close of the polls at 7:00 p.m., all election workers assist the Supervising Judge in closing down the polling site.

Positions





Supervising Judges

The Supervising Judge is the person in charge of the polling place and is responsible for the operation of the polling place.

On Election Day, the Supervising Judge assigns the duties to the Election Board. All election workers arrange the polling place to receive voters and post all signs. The Supervising Judge officially opens the polls and manages the processing of voters.

On Election Night, the Supervising Judge is in charge of closing down the polling location and works to promptly deliver election materials to the Hodgeman County Clerk's office.


Election Workers (Clerks and Judges)

Election Workers assist the Supervising Judge and share responsibility for the operation of the polling site.

They greet voters, assist at registration book, assure the proper ballot is being issued, and assist voters with general questions.

Following the close of the polls at 7:00 p.m., all election workers assist the Supervising Judge in closing the polling site.