More poll workers still needed for June primary

April 24, 2014

More than 150 people are still needed to work at precincts at polling locations in the upcoming primary election on June 3, 2014.

“It takes more than 700 citizens to help conduct a statewide primary election and we are still a little short,” said Solano County Assistant Registrar of Voters John Gardner.

The Registrar’s Office is looking for people to serve a variety of duties on Election Day, including: 

All poll workers must be willing to attend a mandatory three-hour training session prior to the election.  Training is specific to each position and includes hands-on exercises with equipment used on Election Day.  Trainings are offered between May 22 to May 31 at the Solano County Administration Center with some evening and Saturday classes available.

Participants must arrange for all of their own transportation needs and be able to work on Election Day from 6 a.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m.

For their Election Day duties and training commitment, all poll workers, including alternates, receive a stipend ranging between $35 and $165, depending on the position.

The Registrar also has a poll worker program for high school students who need not be registered to vote but have met the other requirements. 

Becoming a poll worker is easy.  Apply online at www.solanocounty.com/elections and click the “Poll Workers” icon.  You can also register in person at the Registrar of Voters Office at 675 Texas Street, Suite 2600, in Fairfield. For more information, call (707) 784-6675.