Arizona counties are recruiting people to help run voting locations for the Nov. 3, 2026 election.
Poll workers check in voters, issue ballots, help people use voting equipment and handle other tasks that keep a voting location running. The jobs are managed locally, so qualifications, hours and pay can vary depending on the county.
Arizona does not have one statewide poll-worker application. Counties recruit, train, assign and pay their own election workers.
Here’s how to become a poll worker:
Start with Power the Polls
Power the Polls can help you find poll-worker opportunities based on where you live.
Signing up there is only the first step. Your county election office still handles the official application, decides who qualifies, provides training and assigns workers.
Check whether you qualify
Adult poll workers generally must be registered Arizona voters.
Arizona also allows students beginning at age 16 to serve as election clerks if they meet state requirements, including U.S. citizenship, training, adult supervision and parent or guardian permission.
Find an opening in your county
Several Arizona counties are recruiting now.
Maricopa County says it is consistently hiring temporary election workers. Applicants must be at least 18 and registered Arizona voters.
Pima County is also accepting applications, and Yuma County has an active election-worker recruitment page.
Other counties have their own hiring processes, so check with your local election office if you live elsewhere in Arizona.
Know what the job can involve
Training is required.
Maricopa pays workers for training, while Pima allows required training to be completed online or in person. Yuma also requires election-worker training.
Election Day can be long. Maricopa says workers may serve from about 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., while Pima and Yuma describe shifts that can reach about 15 hours.
Check what your county pays
Pay varies locally.
Maricopa County says poll-worker pay starts at $15.15 per hour.
Yuma County pays $150 for Election Day, $50 for training and $20 for Monday setup. A designated Spanish-speaking bilingual worker receives an additional $25.
Pima County says workers receive a stipend for training, time and travel but does not list a current amount.
Ready to see what’s available where you live? Find poll-worker opportunities through Power the Polls.
You can also check or update your Arizona voter registration before the Nov. 3 election.
