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With Election Day less than two weeks away, King County Elections encourages residents to sign up now to support democracy and meet other civic-minded residents by serving as Election Day poll workers in the August 21 primary. King County Elections is still 200 short of the 4,000 poll workers needed to conduct a countywide election.

Workers are especially needed in eastern King County (specifically Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, Issaquah, Renton, Sammamish, North Bend, Snoqualmie and Carnation) and on Vashon Island. Chinese speaking, bilingual poll workers are also needed to assist at the polls on Election Day.

The early primary date provides the perfect opportunity for high school and college students to earn some extra spending money. Poll workers in King County receive around $122.92 for their service on Election Day, which begins at 6 a.m. and ends once the poll closing procedures are completed, around 9 p.m.

Poll workers are responsible for opening and closing the polls and issuing ballots to voters. Workers will receive a four-hour, paid training, and the position requires attentiveness and a commitment to helping people navigate the election process.

Individuals interested in serving as a poll worker should call the Poll Worker Coordination Office at 206-296-1606. For more information on working for King County Elections or information on the ballot measures and candidates, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/.

Bilingual poll workers needed

King County Elections needs 30 bilingual poll workers to work in the August primary, specifically in Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Sammamish and Woodinville.

Bilingual poll workers are responsible for providing language assistance to Chinese voters with limited English proficiency, assisting in the set up and closing of polling places on Election Day, and instructing voters on proper voting procedures.

If you are interested in working in either of these elections, you must be proficient in both English and Chinese languages (Cantonese is preferred), attend a four hour mandatory training class, and be available to work from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Election Day. Some travel may be required.

Qualified individuals should call the Chinese Voter Hotline at 206-296-1544 or 206- 296-VOTE, weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Your neighborhood polling place needs you

200 poll workers still needed for August 21 primary