FAQ

General

What are the voter ID requirements?
Each state sets its own voter ID rules, to find out more check HERE.

Poll Workers

What is a poll worker?
A poll worker reports to state, county, and municipal election administrators to assist with the administration of elections.

Who can be a poll worker?
Requirements vary by state, check HERE on the EAC website to find out the rules for your state.

How should I prepare to be a poll worker?
The EAC has a great guidebook for preparing to be a poll worker, click HERE to learn more.

Requirements vary by state, check HERE on the EAC website to find out the rules for your state.

Are poll workers compensated?
Requirements vary by state, check HERE on the EAC website to find out the rules for your state.

How many people will be working with me?
It depends on the size of the polling location, how many people have signed up, and how many electors or ballots are expected to be processed/served.

How do I get trained?
Requirements vary by state, check HERE on the EAC website to find out the rules for your state.

Election Observers

What is an observer?
Observers are people who want to exercise their right to participate in watching the processes taking place during early in-person voting, at a residential facility, at a polling location, at a central count facility or a polling place on Election Day.

Why should you observe?
Observers are an essential part of the elections process.

Who can be an observer?
Terminology, qualifications, and responsibilities vary by state, check HERE on the National Conference of State Legislatures website to find out the qualifications for each state.

Do you have to be registered in the state where you plan to observe?
Requirements vary by state, check HERE on the National Conference of State Legislatures website to find out the qualifications for each state.

Where will you be observing?
Observation rules vary by state, check HERE on the National Conference of State Legislatures website to find out what aspects of the election process poll watchers may observe in each state.

Is there a list of rules or guide for observers?
Observation guidelines vary by state, check HERE on the EAC website to find the poll watcher/observer guide for each state.

How do I get trained?
Once you sign up, you will receive additional information on training resources for your specific state.