What are the work hours like on Election Day?
All Poll Workers must be at their assigned polling place by 5:45 a.m., at the LATEST, election morning. This is a Florida state law. The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The day ends for Poll Workers when all votes have been accounted for and all materials have been packed away, usually around 8:00 p.m. Poll Workers are not permitted to leave their assigned polling place on Election Day. Poll Workers must arrive at their assigned polling place with all the materials they will need for the entire day, such as, food, drink, medicine. Please know that Election Day is a very long day. It will require patience and constant attention to your duties. However, Poll Workers are provided with scheduled breaks and a lunch period (determined by the precinct clerk.) Return to Questions and Answers How do I vote if I do not work in my home precinct? Poll workers working outside of their home precinct will need to vote early or by mail prior to Election Day. To find out more about our Early
