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Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Become a Poll Worker

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VOTER SERVICES

Poll Workers are the backbone of our election system.

Election Judges, Inspectors & Clerks serve as guardians of Democracy. They are vital to efficient and honest elections. Election Officials proudly conduct elections with accuracy, integrity and dignity. Elections in Crawford County require over 300 Election Officials to work the polls every election. You can join this team of civic-minded and committed individuals who help ensure this basic right of U. S. Citizenship: to vote in fair and free elections.


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Frequently Asked Questions:

​How can I become an Election Official?                    

You can:

What do Election Officials do?

  • Poll workers work for the entire day on Election Day, from before the time the polls open at 7:00 am, until after the polls close at 8:00 pm.
  • Help check-in voters, manage the lines, and make sure voters know where to go at each step in the voting process.
  • Work together to manage the polling place, keep track of the number of voters, and make sure that the returns are delivered to the county election office at the end of the day.​​

Who is Eligible?

To be an Election Official, you must:

  • Be a Registered Voter in Crawford County
  • Attend a two hour training class prior to each election. You are compensated for attending a training class.

What is the time Commitment?

Election Officials work from roughly 6:00 a.m. to approximately 9:00 p.m. You must help set-up supplies and equipment befor the Polls open at 7:00 am and put away supplies and equipment after 8:00 pm when the polls close.

Will I be paid?

Yes! Election Officials are compensated per election: 

Serve as Judge of Elections = $130.00/day
Serve as Majority Inspector of Elections = 125.00/day
Serve as Minority Inspector of Elections = $125.00/day
Serve as Clerk = $125.00/day
Serve as Student Poll Worker = $125.00/day
Serve as Constable = $110.00/day
JOE (or designee) Election Night Returns = $25.00/trip
Secondary Official Election Night Returns = $10.00/trip
Poll Worker Training = $25.00/session
Mileage (supply retrieval, election night returns) = IRS rate



Can I take time off from work?

That is something you will have to work out with your employer, stressing the importance of providing a civic duty to your community.

What kind of training will I receive?

Election Officials attend a 2 hour training class held at the Crawford County Courthouse, Conneaut Lake Borough Building, or the Oil Creek Township Building and are paid $25 for attending as long as they work the Election.

Be a guardian of Democracy!

Questions?

Call Crawford County Election Office at 814-337-7307.

County of Crawford, Pennsylvania
Election and Voter Services
Attention Jessalyn McFarland
903 Diamond Park
Meadville PA 16335

ABOUT CRAWFORD COUNTY

The County of Crawford lies in northwestern Pennsylvania. Originally it was inhabited by the Iroquiois Indians and other tribes and nations. In later years, the land was acquired by a group of Dutch investors under title of the Holland Land Company and resold to settlers. The Commonwealth allocated land to its Revolutionary War soldiers as a bonus settlement. The county was formed in 1800 from a portion of Allegheny County and named after Colonel William Crawford, an early military hero and close friend of George Washington.

CONTACT US

903 Diamond Park Meadville, PA 16335

Phone: (814) 333-7300
Toll free: 800-982-9019

Fax: (814) 337-0457

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

State of Pennsylvania