It takes more than 300 people to operate Gaston County polling places each election. These people are your friends, coworkers and neighbors who give 2–3 days of paid service to ensure you have a place to vote on Election Day. We need your help, too! More poll workers are needed in your neighborhood. Do your part to provide voting opportunities in your community.
Benefits of Being a Precinct Official
- Make friends
- Meet people in your neighborhood
- Have fun
- Learn about elections
- Make extra cash
- Looks great on resumes
- Fulfill your civic duty
As a precinct official, you will work at one of Gaston County's 46 polling places. Precinct officials set up supplies and voting equipment, assist voters, verify their registration, issue ballots and manage crowds. Precinct officials are assigned to positions based on their strengths, interests and experience.
YES. All precinct officials are required by law to attend training classes before each election. You will attend 1–4 classes based on your job assignment and level of experience. You will receive payment for attending training classes unless you fail to work on Election Day.
There are a few ways you can become a precinct worker.
You can download our application (Gaston County Precinct Official Application), fill it out, sign it and mail it to
Gaston County BOE
PO Box 1396
Gastonia, NC 28053
You may also stop by our office located at 410 W. Franklin Blvd., Suite 50, Gastonia, NC 28052 and fill out an application in person or contact the office 704-852-6005 and speak with our staff.
