How to become a poll worker for upcoming RI elections

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Wednesday is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, and Secretary of State Gregg Amore got into the spirit, encouragi...

August 26, 2023
3:16 AM

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Wednesday is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, and Secretary of State Gregg Amore got into the spirit, encouraging Rhode Islanders to sign up. While there are a number of requirements to become a poll worker, it's a paid job that's open to people as young as 16. If you want to be a poll worker in Rhode Island, you must: Be at least 16 years old Be a registered voter in Rhode Island (preregistration required for 16- and 17-year-olds) Be able to write your own name Be able to read the Rhode Island Constitution in English Be available to work election days from roughly 6 a.

Leah Crowley