Serve as an Election Worker

Wardens and Ward Clerks

Wardens and Ward Clerks are elected positions of the City that serve three (3) year terms. They must be residents of the district they represent and may not be an officer of a municipal committee or a political party. The role and duties of Wardens and Ward Clerks are defined in State Law and in the City's Charter. Wardens serve as the supervisor of the polling place on election day under the direction of the City Clerk. Ward Clerks (or Deputy Wardens) assist the Warden and serve as the Warden in the absence of the Warden. These positions are paid. Wardens assist in scheduling election workers before each election, are in charge of maintaining order at the polling place on election day, and oversee election workers and the election process on election day.

Current Wardens, Ward Clerks, and Polling Locations

  1. District 1

    Boys and Girls Club

    169 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106


    1. Katherine McCarty

      Warden

      Term expires in November 2028


    1. Vacant Position

      Ward Clerk

      Term expires in November of 2028


  1. District 2

    American Legion Hall

    413 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106


    1. Howard Kunin

      Warden

      Term expires in November 2028


    1. Vacant Position

      Ward Clerk

      Term expires in November 2028


  1. District 3

    South Portland Community Center

    21 Nelson Road, South Portland, ME 04106


    1. Vacant Position

      Warden

      Term expires in November 2028


    1. Alexandra Grindle

      Ward Clerk

      Term expires in November 2028


  1. District 4

    South Portland Community Center

    21 Nelson Road, South Portland, ME 04106


    1. Jonathan Hartford

      Warden

      Term ending in November 2028


    1. Anne Jordan

      Ward Clerk

      Term expires in November 2028


  1. District 5

    Redbank Community Center

    MacArthur Circle W, South Portland, ME 04106


    1. Henry Saniuk

      Warden

      Term expires in November 2028


    1. Margret Flaherty

      Ward Clerk

      Term expire in November 2028


Election Workers

Election Workers are needed each election to work at the polls, distribute ballots, check in incoming voters, tally election results, assist voters, and help the Warden and Ward Clerk maintain general order in the polling place. Depending on the election, election workers may also help process absentee ballots. These are paid positions and workers receive full training before each election.

APPLY TO BE AN ELECTION WORKER

If you rather complete the election worker application offline, download it and email it directly to the City Clerk 

Qualifications

  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Be at least 18 years of age (student election clerks may be 17 years of age and may perform all the functions of the an election clerk)
  • Be a Registered Voter in South Portland or Cumberland County
  • Per  Maine State Election law, election workers cannot be a candidate for office or a member of a candidate's immediate family. In addition, a person can not have a direct pecuniary interest in the result of a referendum question appearing on the ballot.