Election Workers Needed for the 2026 Election

We are now seeking election workers for the parliamentary, regional, and municipal elections on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Please submit your application via the link below by February 28.

To work as an election worker, you must be at least 18 years old on election day, have no political assignments, and be helpful, service-oriented, and meticulous. Election workers undergo mandatory training to be approved as ballot receivers. Compensation is paid according to the Election Board's decision on fees.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Your task as an election worker is to help ensure that the election is conducted correctly, safely, and securely. Responsibilities include maintaining order in the polling place, receiving votes, and checking off in the voter register, as well as reviewing and counting the votes after the polling place closes. A total of nine ballot receivers work in various roles at a polling place. Among them, a chairperson leads and distributes the work together with a vice-chairperson.

The role of an election worker requires a helpful and friendly demeanor as well as great attention to detail. It is also important to be able to handle a certain level of stress.

All election workers undergo mandatory training to receive an appointment as ballot receivers.

On Election Day

On election day, polling places are open from 08:00 to 20:00, after which all votes must be counted. This means that the workday may extend until midnight or even later. You will work according to a schedule with an estimated working time of about 10 hours. Responsibilities may also include helping to set up the polling place on Saturday, September 12. This is expected to take a couple of hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

To work as an election worker, you must:

• be at least 18 years old on election day,
• have no political assignments or be on a candidate list for a political position,
• be helpful, service-oriented, and meticulous,
• be able to handle a certain level of stress.

OTHER

Employment type: Temporary position

Scope: Part-time

Compensation is paid according to the Election Board's decision on fees:

• 4,300 SEK for district chairperson
• 3,900 SEK for district vice-chairperson
• 3,250 SEK for other ballot receivers
• 1,650 SEK for extra vote counters on election night
• 500 SEK for training session
• 500 SEK for setting up the polling place on the Saturday before the election

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