Marion County Early Voting Locations & Poll Worker Needs
Early Voting in Indiana started October 8!
Find An Early Voting Location https://vote.indy.gov/early-voting/
Where to vote early from October 8 to November 4:
Indianapolis City-County Building
Where to vote early from October 26 to November 3:
Decatur Township Government Center
Franklin Township Government Center
International Marketplace Coalition
MSD Lawrence Education & Community Center
Perry Township Government Center
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Thatcher Park Community Center
Warren Township Government Center
November 5 – Election Day! Polls will be open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Become a Poll Worker on Election Day
With the general election happening on November 5, Marion County is looking for citizen poll workers. Nationally, over one million poll workers are needed, and America is facing a nationwide poll worker shortage. You can help by registering to be a worker for the 2024 election.
WHAT DO POLL WORKERS DO?
There are many kinds of jobs for poll workers to do, including helping voters check in, managing voter lines, troubleshooting equipment, and providing directions and assistance. Poll workers may also assist with various office duties.
To apply, visit this link: www.indy.gov/activity/apply-for-a-poll-worker-position
or call or email the Marion County Election Board: 317.327.5100/Email: elections@indy.gov
ELECTION DAY HOURS AND COMPENSATION
5 a.m. - 7 p.m. or later
$80 to $200 for full day. $40 for half day. $20 for training. $50 for worker who picks-up and drops-off election supplies. Part-time shifts available!
REQUIREMENTS
Ages 16-years-old + who are U.S. citizens and Marion County residents (exception: high school students)
Training - You must attend a training session. In-person training typically lasts 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on position. Some returning workers may be eligible for online training. All new workers must complete training in-person.
Other jobs besides Poll Worker:
INSPECTORS - The Inspector is the leader of a Vote Center on Election Day. Responsibilities include ensuring the polling location opens and closes on time, issuing challenges, overseeing the accounting of ballots, and assisting the clerks in their duties.
CLERKS - Clerks greet voters, check voter IDs, operate the electronic pollbooks, issue challenges, assist voters with disabilities, and aid with the accounting of ballots.
STUDENT POLL WORKER PROGRAM - Indiana law permits eligible high school students to serve as Clerks on Election Day. As a student poll worker, you must be at least 16 years old, receive permission from a parent/guardian and your school, and have a 3.0 GPA (or equivalent).
Submitted by Nick Fennig, 2024 Episcopal Election Activator, parishioner in the Diocese of Indianapolis.
(Sources: www.powerthepolls.org, www.indy.gov)
Episcopal Election Activators is an Episcopal Church program, run by the Office of Government Relations, that seeks volunteers to help promote and facilitate local non-partisan election engagement efforts in their state or region of the U.S.
