Becoming a Poll Manager:
Poll Managers are given the chance to serve the community and become involved in the
democratic process. A Poll Manager's Election Day duties include:
- Processing of voters
- Ballot distribution
- Operation of the voting machines
- Compliance with election laws
- General assistance to voters
For their efforts Poll Managers are compensated $125.00 (includes $50 for attending
training) for each election and $50.00 for any run-off election.
In order to qualify to become a Poll Manager you have to meet the following:
- You must be a registered voter in Dorchester County, or an adjoining county
(Charleston, Berkeley, Orangeburg, or Colleton County). - You must be willing and able to attend a Poll Manager Training Session (2-3 hours)
- You must be prepared to work the ENTIRE Election Day, from 6:15 AM until
approximately 7:30 PM - You must be able to remain non-partisan and neutral while working an election
If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete an application. You may mail or fax When your application is received, you will be added to our mailing list. We will keep you |