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• March 23, 2026: Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for Primary Election (4pm)
• May 26, 2026: Deadline to Apply for a Vote-by-Mail ballot by mail for Primary
• May 23 - May 26, 2026: Early Voting period for Primary Election
• Election Date: June 2, 2026

•  June 2, 2026: Primary Election / Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for Independent Candidates for General Election (4pm)
• July 27, 2026: Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for School & Fire District Election Candidates for General Election
• Election Date: November 3, 2026

LEARN MORE AT https://www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions/board-of-elections/board-worker-training

POLL WORKER APPLICATIONS FOUND ON COUNTY WEBSITE

https://www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions/board-of-elections/board-worker-application

Compensation

In successfully working a complete shift during the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 8:15 p.m., you will receive:

• $300 Full Shift or $150 Half Shift to serve as a Regular Poll Worker
• $30 additional for Election Day Training (Only if you work Election Day)
• $12.50 additional per bag, each way, stipend to serve as a courier (Must also be a board worker)

Duties

• Set up designated Polling Place
• Direct voters to sign in, and verify signature
• Assist voters in the operation of the electronic voting machine
• Answer voter's procedural questions
• Close polls at the end of the Election Day

Hours of Service

• The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Poll workers must arrive at 5:00 a.m. or 1 p.m. depending on the shift.
• The assignment typically concludes at 8:15 p.m.

How to Apply

1. Complete the Poll Worker Application. Available at Board Office, print online using the Board Worker Application Menu.
2. Forward your application to the Board of Election in person, email or by mail to the address listed on the application.
3. Upon Board of Elections approval of your application, you will be sent an email link to sign up for Board Worker Training Class.
4. After successful completion of Training Class, you will then be eligible to be assigned to a polling site, subject to availability.
5. You will be contacted in advance about your assignment for Election Day.