The Montgomery County Board of Elections is promoting National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on Thursday, Aug. 1. Established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, this day encourages people to sign up as poll workers. The Board of Elections aims to enhance civic engagement, strengthen democracy, and ensure fair elections.
To serve as a poll worker, you must be a registered voter in Maryland, proficient in English, and not hold or be a candidate for public or party office. Election workers cannot serve as campaign managers or treasurers for any campaign finance entity.
Montgomery County needs poll workers fluent in multiple languages. Bilingual individuals, especially fluent in English and Spanish, are urgently needed to comply with the Voting Rights Act.
Poll workers receive a stipend for their service.
Students aged 16 or older can register and serve as poll workers if they meet all Maryland registration qualifications. They can choose Student Service Learning credits instead of the stipend.
Submit applications by texting SERVE to 77788 or visiting www.777vote.org. You can also apply in person on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the following locations:
- 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Montgomery County Board of Elections, 18753 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 210, Gaithersburg
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
- Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville
- Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Rd, Bethesda
- Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg
- Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac
Residents can support democracy and ensure every vote counts by becoming poll workers.
