FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Houston County Probate Office
Media Inquiries/Contact
Patrick H. Davenport, Probate Judge
334-677-4792 or via email judgedavenport@houstoncounty.org
Houston County’s Probate Judge, Patrick H. Davenport, would like to encourage the citizens of Houston County to serve as poll workers for the May 19th Primary Election. Poll workers are paid election officials who staff the polling places to carry out assigned Election Day procedures.
Poll workers are a vital component of the elections process, helping to administer safe, secure, and fair elections in Houston County. They are appointed by the Houston County Appointing Board, which is comprised of the Probate Judge, Sheriff, and Circuit Clerk. Each person appointed by the Board is notified by mail and a list of the those appointed is published in the local newspaper.
Poll workers must attend training before the election. They receive compensation for training and for working on Election Day. The pay ranges from $125 up to $200 depending on the position.
To be eligible to work as a poll worker in Houston County you must:
If you are able and willing to serve, you are encouraged to sign up to help America vote by working the polls on Election Day.
Citizens may apply online at www.houstoncountyal.gov, or by calling 334-579-3326. You can also apply in person
