NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Poll workers sought

The Northampton County Elections Office continues to actively recruit registered voters residing in the county to serve in poll worker positions for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Poll workers play a crucial role in facilitating elections in Northampton County. Their responsibilities include checking in voters at polling locations and setting them up with a ballot. After the polls close, poll workers are responsible for delivering returns to county election officials. Their dedication ensures that our elections are fair, accurate and legal.

New poll workers are provided training before the General Election and paid for their training time and work on Election Day. Northampton County poll workers may earn between $175 and $200 for serving all of Election Day, depending on the poll workers’ assignments and training. Typical Election Day hours are from 6 a.m. until after the polls close at 8 p.m. Individuals who bring supplies back to the Government Center receive additional compensation and mileage.

Registered voters interested in becoming poll workers in their community can email the Northampton County Elections Office at election@norcopa.gov or call 610-829-6260.

The PA Election Code also permits high school students 17 years of age to serve at the polls in specific capacities. Any 17-year-old high school student interested should complete this form and return it to the Elections Office.

Text scam targets voters

The Northampton County Elections Office has received several reports of county voters receiving text messages from “AllVote.com” stating that there is an issue with their voter registration status.

The Pennsylvania Department of State reports that this is a scam, and voters should be more cautious as we get closer to the Nov. 5 Election, as other bad actors may attempt to send similar phishing emails/texts.

Voter registration can be verified at: pa.gov/en/agencies/vote.html

Northampton County residents can contact the Northampton County Elections Office at 610-829-6260 with any questions.