Adopt a Precinct Initiative

We encourage your business to Adopt a Precinct

Tulsa County's two major political parties have partnered with the Tulsa Regional Chamber to create the Adopt a Precinct initiative. Currently, a shortage of poll workers is jeopardizing Tulsa's ability to properly hold elections. Tulsa County has 251 precincts that must be staffed with a minimum of three election officials. People who do volunteer are aging out of the role, making finding replacements difficult.

To ensure free and fair elections can continue in Tulsa County, we must have a sufficient number of poll workers and precinct officials. 

The Adopt a Precinct initiative encourages businesses to take an active role in promoting civic engagement by allowing their employees paid leave to serve as poll workers on election days. Companies that agree to do so will be recognized as Civically Engaged Workplaces for their support of Tulsa County's election system. 

Your participation in the Adopt the Precinct program will not only fulfill staff needs on election days, but also motivate new generations of Americans to get involved in the democratic process. Adopt a Precinct is an innovative opportunity to demonstrate your corporate citizenship that will be acknowledged by the county, state and nation.

Is your company planning to participate? Let us know! Fill out this form so that we can thank the companies stepping up to avert this crisis. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Adopt a Precinct program? 

This program encourages businesses to allow employees a paid work release or leave time to volunteer as a poll worker. Under Adopt a Precinct, a company would recruit employees to serve as poll workers on Election Days in 2024. The workers will receive paid training by the Election Board and receive a state stipend for their work at the polls.  

Why is there a need? 

Poll workers are the backbone of free and fair elections, but a shortage of workers exists. Tulsa County has 251 precincts that must each be staffed with a minimum of three election officials on election day: an inspector, judge and clerk. The Tulsa County Election Board is facing a shortage of 300-400 workers to cover all these precincts. The shortage is the result of people aging out and residual effects from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

What are the requirements to be a poll worker? 

• Be a registered voter in Tulsa County. 
• Attend a paid, one-day training course. 
• Be able to work an extremely long day.  

Workers are required to be at their assigned polling location from 6 a.m. on election day until at least poll closing at 7 p.m. and all job duties are completed. They are required by law to be at their assigned location for the full election day (no split shifts, leaving early, or arriving late is allowed). 

Are poll workers paid? 

Poll workers are paid based on the job position. Current pay ranges from $100 - $110. Recently, state legislation was passed allowing for a pay raise to $200-225 a day beginning July 1, 2024. 

How are poll workers trained? 

There is a full day of paid training by the Election Board. The Election Board plans training days on an at-need basis rolling throughout the year. Once you have signed up, expect a follow-up from the Election Board to schedule your training.  

If your company has a group of 20+ volunteers looking to get trained at once, reach out to the Election Board. Opportunities may be available to host a special training course at the Tulsa County Election Board for all of your company’s participants at once.  

Where do I go for more information? 

Visit the Tulsa County Election Board website: https://www2.tulsacounty.org/electionboard/resources/poll-workers or contact by phone: 918-596-5762 or email: [email protected] to learn more. 

Civically Engaged WORKPLACES

The Tulsa Regional Chamber is extremely grateful for our members who are stepping up to fill this crucial need. Member companies that allow their employees paid time off to work polls in 2024 will be recognized as Civically Engaged Workplaces.  

2024 Civically Engaged Workplaces:

Greenwood Cultural Center

Healthy Minds Policy Initiative

Tulsa Area United Way

Tulsa Regional Chamber

YWCA Tulsa