Becoming a Poll Worker in Elkhart County

We look forward to working with you to conduct another successful election cycle! To be a poll worker, you must undergo some training to be ready to work at your vote center.

Contact your party chairperson

Contact your party chairperson to be appointed as a poll worker:

After confirming availability with your party chairperson, please sign up for a required job-specific training session by calling the Voter Registration Office at (574) 538-3649. Spaces are limited at each session, so we need to know in advance how many people will attend.

Poll Worker Classes

Class size is limited to ensure enough materials, seats, and poll books for everyone in attendance. You will be turned away if you attend training without signing up.

The Indiana Secretary of State has Online Poll Worker Training at the following link: https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/poll-worker-training-materials/

  • Notice: All sessions will be job-specific. Please ensure you register for the correct class.
  • Notice: You must call Voter Registration at (574) 538-3649 to sign up for a session.

Training Times

Training times will be announced as soon as they become available.

Each training session will last around two hours, possibly more, so please plan accordingly.

Training Location

The training location will be announced as soon as this information becomes available.