Poll worker script

When something happens at the polls, poll workers are often the first people voters turn to. This poll worker script helps poll workers respond clearly and consistently when questions or unexpected situations come up.

Download the poll worker script

Use this script to help poll workers respond clearly and consistently when questions or unexpected situations come up at the polls.

Download the poll worker script

What is in this script?

This script answers 27 complicated questions voters may have at the polls. It includes answers about:

• Voter eligibility
• Voting in person
• Absentee voting and voting by mail
• Voting equipment
• Polling place safety

Each response is based on a social media message that is already live on our website.

How to use the script

This script is perfect for poll worker training or as a tool poll workers can keep on hand while polls are open.

We recommend printing it double-sided on 8.5 x 11-inch paper. Staple the pages together or organize them in a binder for easy reference at the polls. It is designed in greyscale to help keep printing costs down.

Each question and response is written in plain language. This helps poll workers feel confident giving accurate answers, even when they do not know the answer off the top of their heads.

How to customize it for your office

Like the graphics, captions, and alt text for our social media messages, any content that needs to be customized is colored pink.

Only a few edits are needed:

• Add your logo to the front page
• Add the phone numbers for any important offices or partners poll workers might need to connect to about these questions
• Use local terms for things like “poll worker,” “absentee ballot,” or “vote by mail”
• Add relevant phone numbers or websites that poll workers can direct voters to for specific questions