Poll Workers Needed For Primary, General Elections In Sarasota County

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner asked Sarasota County voters to consider becoming poll workers for the coming Aug. 23 primary election and the Nov. 8 general election.

The office recruits and trains several hundred poll workers in advance of each election. With two countywide elections approaching, Turner seeks additional poll workers to ensure election day polling places are run efficiently, accurately and fairly, according to a news release from his office.

“We are fortunate to have so many dedicated poll workers who return each year to help manage successful elections,” Turner said. “Still, our need for poll workers is increasing, and I hope more members of our community will step up to serve for the August and November elections.”

Requirements for becoming a poll worker include being a registered or pre-registered voter in Sarasota County and being able to attend training and to work on election days.

Poll workers are paid $175 to $300 per election, based on their position.

For the Aug. 23 primary election, the county needs inspectors and deputies, the supervisor of elections said.

Turner also urged local high school and college students who meet the requirements to become poll workers. In addition to getting paid for their service, students may also receive community service hours for training.

Learn more about becoming a poll worker here or call 941-861-8640.