Online Registration for Poll Worker Training and Training Lab

Register for classes to prepare for the November Presidential General Election.

Become a Poll Worker

On Election Day, Poll Workers welcome all voters, facilitate voting, conduct precinct operations in accordance with election law and follow defined procedures. Many people find it a rewarding experience and return year after year to serve. We encourage you to become a San Mateo County Poll Worker.

Poll Worker Application for First Time Poll Workers
Fill out and submit the online Poll Worker Application.

Poll Worker Job Description
Find out what the job qualifications and duties are.

Poll Worker Opportunities
Find out if you have what it takes to be a Poll Worker!

Why I am a Poll Worker
Thoughts from San Mateo County poll workers on why they serve on Election Day.

Poll Worker Pin Collection

One of the traditions established in 1998 by the San Mateo County Elections Office is to give every poll worker that serves in an election a commemorative election pin. Each election has its own distinctive pin.  Some of our poll workers have earned the entire collection (see the collection). If you would like to serve as a poll worker, you can sign up online. We need the help. You can serve the community and build your own election pin collection.

Poll Worker Resources

Sometimes it's most helpful to find resources at your fingertips--that’s the purpose of this Poll Worker Resource page.

Test Your Knowledge!

Click here to take this quiz to test your knowledge of Elections Day Operations!

democracyLIVE! Student Poll Worker Program

The Elections Office invites all eligible high school and college students to take part in democracyLIVE!, San Mateo County's Student Poll Worker Program. It’s a great opportunity to get an inside look at American democracy in action and earn money at the same time! Click here to learn more!