Becoming an Election Worker

We're always looking for interested, competent individuals to work at the polls on Election Day. Even if you can't work every election, we like to have a list of workers to call for substitutions or additions. Training is provided before each election and there are plenty of mentors available during the work day. Half-day and full-day slots are available.

If you are a registered Belmont voter and you are interested in becoming a paid Election Worker, please fill out the Election Worker Application. If you have issues with the online form, you may fill out a paper Election Worker Application (PDF). You may then submit it by

Election Worker Training

Election worker training will be held for all workers before all Elections. The focus of the training is usually on areas specific to a primary election (if one is upcoming), election laws, what to do in an emergency, and voter/election worker interaction among other things.

Restrictions as an Election Worker

Review the Belmont Election Worker policy regarding campaign activity (PDF).

Election workers cannot vote absentee due to the fact that they are working in Belmont on Election Day. We recommend that election workers vote early in person (if available) or by mail. Part-time workers may also vote while they are off duty. If Full-time workers were unable to vote early, they should make arrangements to vote during lunch break or during a slow time of day as approved by the Warden.

To avoid any perceived conflict of interest, should you be publicly endorsing or actively working for a candidate or question on the ballot, you should first contact the Town Clerk's office before applying.

If you are a candidate for Town Committee, the law allows you to work at the Presidential Primary Election.