Solano County Needs Poll Workers

From Solano County:

SOLANO COUNTY – More than 190 people are still needed to work at precincts at polling locations in the upcoming primary election on June 7, 2016.

"It takes more than 800 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. See open positions here.

All poll workers must be willing to attend mandatory training sessions prior to the election. Training is specific to each position and includes on-line training, plus in-person hands-on exercises with equipment used on Election Day. Trainings are offered between May 26 to June 4 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 $50 and $250, 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.

Apply online here and click the “Poll Workers” icon, or, NEW this year, text the word “SOLANO” to 2VOTE (28683). Message and data rates may apply.

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.