Apply to be a Poll Worker

By Tyler Sadonis (American 2014)

College students in Washington D.C. are trying to increase their influence in local elections by registering to vote in the District. They represent a demographic that is 15% of the Washington D.C. population and contributes over 600,000 hours of service annually to the city. DC Students Speak strongly supports the right of all Washington D.C. college students to participate in the District’s elections.

Unfortunately, there have been coordinated efforts in years past to disenfranchise the college student voters. The right of college students to vote in Washington D.C. and have an influence over decisions regarding campus plans, zoning, noise ordinances, and other local issues is on the line Thirty-five American University students had their ballots challenged in a 2010 Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) election to elect two classmates and in a 1996 ANC election to elect two Georgetown University students, residents actively went through voter logs and singled out all college student voters. Ensuring a fair election means making the polling place friendly to college students.

That is why DC Students Speak strongly encourages all college students in Washington D.C. to apply to work at the polls in the upcoming 2012 election. Poll workers serve their community by helping at the polls to ensure that the election is carried out in a fair and efficient manner. College students who work at the polls help to create an environment that is friendly to other college student voters. They also have the opportunity to see the Democratic process first hand and make a salary of $120 to $160 depending on the position.

To apply to work at the polls in the upcoming April 3 Primary Election, please fill out the brief application form and e-mail it to electionworker@dcboee.org as soon as possible as spots are filling up quickly. Students with language skills in Spanish, Chinese, French, and Amheric are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information please visit the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics information page.

DCSS Pollworker Application

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