WHAT IS A STUDENT ASSISANT?
In 2003 the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law allowing high school students to work in
the polls on Election Day if they meet certain requirements.
Student assistants are appointed by election and carry some of the same responsibilities as election
officials. Students are assigned to work the station specific to their training.
AM I ELIGIBLE?
In order to serve as a North Carolina Student Election Assistant, a student must:
Be a United States citizen
Be at least 17 years old by Election Day
Be a resident of Alexander County
Be enrolled in a public or private high school or home school
Be in good academic standing
Have permission from your parent, guardian or legal custodian
Have permission from your school principal or director
Attend at least one training class
THINGS I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTION DAY
Be aware, officials are not allowed to leave the voting place and return for any reason.
Bring medications and personal items you may need during the day.
Arrange for enough food and drinks for the day.
Wear comfortable clothing and dress for varying weather conditions.
Leave your campaign buttons and any political wear at home.
Discussion of politics is not permitted while working the polls.
WILL I GET PAID?
Yes, Student Assistants are paid for their time spent in training and for working Election Day.
ALEXANDER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
STUDENT ELECTION ASSISTANT INFORMATION
Physical Address: 370 1
st
Avenue SW Taylorville, NC 28681
Mailing Address: PO Box 326 Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: 828-632-2990 Fax: 828-632-1381
II. Eligibility/Certification
I certify that I:
If you answered “no” to any of the above questions, you do not qualify.
I certify that I have read and understand the guidelines of the Student Election Assistant program, that I will follow them to the
best of my abilities, and that the information provided above is correct.
Student Signature
Date
STUDENT ELECTION ASSISTANT APPLICATION
Am at least 17 years of age at the time of the election or primary for which I am applying
No
Am a United States citizen
No
Am a resident of Alexander County
No
Will be able to attend a 2 hour training session
No
Have transportation to and from a polling place on Election Day
No
Am available to work from 6:00 a.m. to at least 8:00 p.m. on Election Day
No
IV. Parental Permission
Name Relation to Student: Parent Legal Custodian Guardian
Address Primary Phone
Signature
By my signature above, I am consenting for this student to be a student election assistant.
Date
I. Contact Information
Legal Name Nickname
Home Address
Date of Birth / /
Mailing Address (if different)
Gender Male Female
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email Address
III. Enrollment/Academic Status Verification
Name of Principal/Director School Name
School Address
Daytime Phone
Email
Signature
Date
By my signature above, I am recommending this student to be a student election assistant and certify that they are enrolled and have an exemplary academic record
as defined by instruction.
Alexander County Board of Elections
PO Box 326
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: 828-632-2990 Fax: 828-632-1381
Alexander.boe@ncsbe.gov