Become an Election Day Worker
Poll Worker:
Duties
- Qualifying the voter
- Assisting the voters with the election equipment
- Assist in opening and closing the polling location
- Available to work on Election available to work a minimum of 12 hours on Election Day
Qualifications
- You must be resident of Richland County, or an adjoining county.
- If you are age eighteen or older, you MUST be a qualified registered voter to work on Election Day.
- YOU MUST PROVIDE STATE ISSUED DRIVER'S LICENSE OR STATE ISSUED I.D. CARD AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. If you do not have your Social Security Card, please apply to receive a replacement and submit the request receipt.
- Sixteen & Seventeen year olds may serve as poll managers.
- You must complete online and in-person training.
Apply to be a Poll Worker
For more information contact the Precinct Division at Election.worker@richlandcountysc.gov
or 803-576-1512 or 803-576-1519.
Polling Location Technician:
Duties
- You will be sent out to precincts throughout Richland County to troubleshoot election equipment.
- Deliver materials and supplies to precincts when requested.
- Respond to calls and requests at precincts regarding equipment
- Available to work on Election Day from 6:00 a.m. – until.
Qualifications
- You must be resident of Richland County, or an adjoining county.
- You must be age eighteen or older.
- YOU MUST PROVIDE A STATE-ISSUED DRIVER'S LICENSE OR STATE-ISSUED I.D. CARD AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. If you do not have your Social Security Card, please apply to receive a replacement and submit the request receipt.
- You MUST be a qualified registered voter to work on Election Day.
- You must complete online and in-person training.
Apply to be a Polling Location Technician
For more information contact our office at rcelectionsinfo@rcgov.us or 803-576-2202.
Online Training:
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Training is required for ALL Positions.