2026 Election Worker Application

2026 Election Worker Application

Town of Scarborough | 259 US Route One | (207) 730-4000
Contact Information

If you are interested in participating as an Election Worker for the November 2026 election, please complete the following application form.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Street Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Political Party*
Have you ever worked at the polls?*
When and in what position have your previously worked at the polls?*
Do you have computer experience?*
Do you have any physical conditions that would require special accommodations?*
Please explain special accommodation requirements:*
Paid Election ClerkUnpaid Election Volunteer
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY CHANGES IN THIS SELECTION WILL NEED TO MADE 45 DAYS PRIOR TO ANY ELECTION AND WILL REQUIRE TOWN CLERK APPROVAL.

2026 Election Worker Application

Town of Scarborough | 259 US Route One | (207) 730-4000
Absentee Voting

Absentee Voting (early voting) takes place for 30 days prior to every election. Duties include using the State Election Software Program, issuing ballots in person and by mail, logging returned ballots, early voting at local nursing homes with Clerk staff, and early processing of absentee ballots (1-2 days, if needed). The commitment is a minimum of a 5 hour shift, 2 day per week for the 30 days prior to the election.
Are you interested in Absentee Voting?*

2026 Election Worker Application

Town of Scarborough | 259 US Route One | (207) 730-4000
Election Day

Election Day Duties are as follows:
Check-in: two person, bipartisan team to record and provide residents with the correct ballots.

Voter Registration: registering new Scarborough voters or assisting residents with updating their voter registration due to name, address or party changes.

Ballot Machines: assisting residents with casting their ballot and assisting the warden with emptying machines when needed or if there are any machines errors.

Absentee Ballot Processing: two person, bipartisan team to process all incoming absentee ballots.

Absentee returns: logging returned absentee ballots in the State Election Software Program so the ballots can be processed

Float: assisting the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk, and Warden(s) with tasks and cover all duties for breaks or during other needed times.
Please rank the order of position preference for Election Day duties. Positions will be granted on a first come first serve basis and on experience, therefore cannot be guaranteed. Training will be provided for all positions. (Drag options to your preferred order)
Full DayMorning ShiftAfternoon Shift
Pursuant to State Law, if your name or the name of a family member appears on the ballot as a candidate, you may not work at the polls.
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Any questions may be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office at (207) 730-4020 or kbarth@scarboroughmaine.org
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2026 Election Worker Application

Contact Information

2026 Election Worker Application

Absentee Voting

2026 Election Worker Application

Election Day