In honor of National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State, Bob Evnen, thanked Nebraska’s poll workers and encouraged more Nebraskans to serve as poll workers. National Poll Recruitment Day was August 1, 2024.
“We could not conduct our elections smoothly and securely without the work of thousands of Nebraskans who step up and serve their communities as poll workers,” Secretary of State Bob Evnen said.
More than 9,000 Nebraskans are needed to staff polling sites and county election offices to ensure efficient election operations. Historically, retired Nebraskans have filled most of the state’s poll worker positions. Secretary Evnen encourages younger voters to fill the gaps left by older poll workers who cannot serve at the polls anymore.
Poll workers are paid for their service on Election Day and for the training provided beforehand. They must be registered to vote in their respective counties, unless they are younger than 18. Nebraskans as young as 16 years old can serve as poll workers. Interested Nebraskans who would like to learn more about becoming a poll worker should reach out to their county election commissioner or county clerk.
If you would like to be a poll worker for Custer County, contact Constance Gracey by email at [email protected] or by phone at (308) 872-5701.
