Republican Party of Polk County · 2026 General Election
Volunteer to be a poll watcher in Polk County.
Pick the days, locations, and hours that work for you. Shifts are three hours long, at ten early voting sites during early voting and at all 129 polling places on Election Day.
First time here? Start by filling out the registration form. It takes about two minutes.
Register early — there is a legal filing deadline
Signing up for a shift is not the same as being cleared to serve. Florida law requires your name to be filed with the Supervisor of Elections in advance, and we can only do that if you have registered here in time.
- Early voting shifts — register by noon, Monday, October 5, 2026
- Election Day shifts — register by noon, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
You must also be a registered voter in Polk County. Read the full instructions.
Early voting
Monday, October 19 – October 31, 2026
13 days · 10 locations · polls open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – Noon
- Noon – 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
129 polling locations · 178 precincts · polls open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
How it works
Step 1
Register
Fill out the registration form with your contact information and precinct.
Step 2
Confirm your email
Watch for a confirmation email, then follow the link to choose a username and password.
Step 3
Pick your shifts
Browse polling locations and claim as many shifts as you like.
Questions? Read the poll watcher instructions or email chairman@polkgop.org.