Apply to Work at the Polls in 2026
Why Work at the Polls?
To help America vote! There is a critical shortage of poll workers nationwide and Sudbury is no exception. Help strengthen our democracy, help strengthen your community, and help America vote.
What Does a Poll Worker Do?
Poll workers (election officials) are essential to the election process. Some tasks include:
- Checkers – check voters in via poll pad or voter list, provide ballot to voter
- Ballot Box Attendant – Supervises the ballot box, directs voter to cast ballot into the voting machine for their precinct
- Vote Tallying – Review voting machine totals and count write-in and unread ballots at end of day.
There are four shifts of duty on Election Day:
- Morning Shift: 6:30AM – 2PM
- Afternoon Shift: 2PM – End (around 9PM)
- Full Day: 6.30AM- End (around 9PM)
- Tally Tellers: 8PM – Completion of Tallying
PLEASE NOTE: workers for the afternoon / full day shifts are expected to stay past the close of polls to help with closing and cleanup
Poll workers are paid for the hours they work or they can be volunteers.
Poll Worker Requirements
- Poll Workers must be registered voters.
- Poll Workers are interviewed by the Town Clerk and appointed by the Select Board.
- Poll Workers must attend training prior to working at the polls.
Poll Worker Training Materials
Election Worker Training Manual
Night Teller Tally Instructions
Sign up today!
Interested in being a poll worker in Sudbury? Fill out the one-page application and email the completed form to the Town Clerk’s office at clerk@sudbury.ma.us. Our office will contact you to set up an interview.
Questions? If you need more information, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 978-639-3351 or email clerk@sudbury.ma.us.
