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Precinct Officials
Precinct officials are the heartbeat of elections – we would not be able to conduct elections without them! In every election, hundreds of people in Brunswick County come together to make sure your voice can be heard. These people are your neighbors. Some have full time jobs. Some are retired. Some are students. Some are stay-at-home moms. What they all have in common is that they each give their time to provide a service to our community.
Poll Worker Orientation
The first step to becoming a Poll Worker is to join us for one of our no-obligation information sessions to introduce you to elections and what it takes to make elections happen in Brunswick County. Learn about elections, voting, operations and what it takes to be one of our most valuable assets – a poll worker!
We do not currently have any additional sessions scheduled prior to the March 3, 2026 Primary. Please sign up below to receive emails when additional sessions are scheduled for 2026.
Become a Poll Worker
Complete the form and someone from our office will contact you with more details:
A poll worker must:
- Be 18 and a registered voter in Brunswick County
- Have great communication and customer service skills
- Not currently be an office-holder, candidate or near relative of a candidate, or treasurer of an open committee
- Not currently be an official of a political party, including precinct party officials
- Be able to work the entire day on Election Day at 6 am until at least 8:30 pm - this may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time
- Have moderate computer skills - we use electronic poll books and online learning
- Have an active, individual, regularly checked email account - we rely on electronic communication
- Attend orientation and successfully complete online learning and computer readiness class
Benefits
- Earn at least $150 for Election Day
- Paid training provided
- Have a better understanding of the election process
- Serve your community
- Add experience to resumes and school applications
The Election Day polling place management team consists of one chief judge and two judges. These three individuals are recommended by the county political parties and are appointed to 2-year terms that begin in August of odd-numbered years.
- 2023-2025 Precinct Official Appointments (PDF)
- CHIEF JUDGE: The chief judge is in charge of the polling place.
- JUDGES: The two election judges assist the chief judge.
- ASSISTANTS: In addition to the 3-person management team, the success of the polling place also depends on election assistants. Assistants perform various, vital functions in the polling place under the direction of the chief judge. The number of assistants varies depending on the anticipated turnout for each election.
Election day shifts begin and 6 am and usually end around 8:30 pm (once all votes have been counted and documents signed). To serve on Election Day you must be able to work the whole day.
The time frame for early voting is the third Thursday before an election through the Saturday before an election. The shifts for early voting are anywhere from 7 to 9 hours depending on the election.
Student Election Assistants serve at polling places on Election Day and facilitate the voting process.
Duties of a Student Election Assistant
- Must attend a remote training class and a three-hour, in-person workshop at the Board of Elections office. We will offer evening sessions to accommodate school schedules. Other sessions are available during the day.
- May be asked to help set up the polling place the Monday before Election Day
- Must arrive to work at the polling place by 6 am and remain there until approximately 8:30 pm.
Benefits
- Looks great on resumes and college applications
- Earn at least $180 for attending the mandatory training session and working on election day
- Learn more about the voting process and serve your community
Qualifications
- Be a United States Citizen
- Be at least 17 years old by Election Day
- Be a resident of Brunswick County
- Be enrolled in a public or private high school or home school
- Be in good academic standing
- Have permission from a parent, guardian, or legal custodian
- Have permission from your school principal or director
- Be able to participate in at least one virtual training session and one in-person training session
How to Sign up
Complete the application and return it to the Board of Elections. You will be contacted in early September regarding training for the 2024 General Election. The application can be returned by email. After receiving your application, we will reach out to you with additional information about training.