Student Poll Worker Overview:
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High school students may now work at the polls on election day.
In order for a student to be appointed to the precinct board, the school board must first give its approval. The student must be:
• At least 16 years old ay the time of the election OR
a high school senior
• Have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• A United States citizen
• In good standing attending a public or private secondary
educational institution
Students need to complete an application and submit it to the Marin County Elections Department. If approved for service, students can earn $100 for serving in the polls on election day. Click here for application or call Precinct Coordinator at 415-473-6439.
Pursuant to Elections Code Section 12302, "In order to provide for a greater awareness of the elections process, the rights and responsibilities of voters and the importance of participating in the electoral process, as well as to provide additional members of precinct boards, an elections official may appoint not more than two students per precinct to serve under the direct supervision of precinct board members designated by the elections official."
