Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Houston County Probate Judge Patrick H. Davenport is encouraging Houston County residents to sign up to serve as poll workers for the May 19 primary election.
Poll workers are paid election officials who staff polling places and help carry out Election Day procedures. County officials said poll workers play an important role in helping administer safe, secure and fair elections in Houston County.
Poll workers are appointed by the Houston County Appointing Board, which includes the probate judge, sheriff and circuit clerk. Those selected are notified by mail, and a list of appointments is published in the local newspaper.
To serve, poll workers must attend training before the election. They are paid for both training and Election Day work. Pay ranges from $125 to $200 depending on the position.
To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years old, be a registered voter in Houston County, be available for training and Election Day, and be able to perform assigned duties at the polling place. Poll workers also must be able to work in a nonpartisan manner, treat voters with respect, be detail-oriented and work well with others.
Applicants cannot be a member of a candidate’s immediate family or related within the second degree of kinship. They also cannot be a candidate, a member of a candidate’s political committee for any office on the ballot, or actively working on a campaign.
Residents who are interested in serving can apply online through the Houston County website, call 334-579-3326, or apply in person at 462 N. Oates St., Room 302, in Dothan.
