Can you serve as a POLL CHALLENGER for the upcoming General Election?

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to fill this vital role. If you are already serving as a paid Poll Worker hired by the County Clerk’s Office, we thank you for your service and ask that you please recommend others who may be interested in participating.

Opportunities and Requirements:

  – Flexible Scheduling: Service is divided into manageable four-hour shifts. You may choose to serve once or throughout the election period.
  – Streamlined Training: The Poll Challenger training process has been simplified to ensure you are prepared and confident in your role.

If you are available to serve or have recommendations for potential challengers, please let us know.

On behalf of the
Republican Party of Bernalillo County
8900 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite C
Albuquerque, NM 87110
RPBC. GOP; 505-508-5624
 

Training and Shift Preference Links: Sign UP Training Link Sign Up Shift Preference Link   Previous RPBC poll challengers may skip RPBC training but must re-certify with the Secretary of State at this link.  Please save and forward your SOS certificate to schedule shifts. CLICK HERE FOR SOS TRAINING (NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPT 28, 2028)

Poll Challengers Needed for the 2026 General Election

 

Sign up to serve as a poll challenger. Complete Secretary of State certification before scheduling, then choose the shifts you can cover for Early Voting or Election Day.
 

Requirements

·        Be a registered voter in Bernalillo County.
·        Carry a cell phone during your shift.
·        Complete Secretary of State online certification before scheduling.

Early Voting: October 6–16

Clerk’s Annex, 1500 Lomas NW, Suite A, Albuquerque. Closed October 12 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
·        Monday–Friday shifts: 8:00–12:30 and 12:30–5:00.
·        18 shifts available.

Early Voting: October 17–31

20 early voting locations.
·        Monday–Saturday shifts: 10:00–1:00, 1:00–4:00, and 4:00–7:00.
·        39 shifts available.

Election Day: November 3

72 locations are open Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
·        Shifts: 6:00–10:00, 10:00–1:00, 1:00–4:00, and 4:00–7:00.
·        216 shifts available.
·        Final shift stays until polls close and materials are secured.



 
Sign UP Training Link

 
Sign Up Shift Preference Link
 

Thank you.

 

Janice E. Arnold-Jones

RPBC – Elections

505-379-0902

JEArnoldJones70@gmail.com