We are currently recruiting election-night Stringers across the state for the 2026 General Election on November 3rd. Stringers will visit a local polling place or municipal office and report unofficial election night results to USA
TODAY as they are released. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your network.

This is a paid, nonpartisan role focused solely on collecting and transmitting official election results quickly and accurately. It is a great opportunity to participate in the election process and help ensure timely reporting of results.
Position Details
Location: Positions available across the state of Alabama
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Hours: 6:45 pm until final results are released
Pay: Flat fee equal to $125
Responsibilities
Report official election results using a smartphone on our web-based reporting system

Remain on site to provide updates on result releases

Communicate with election officials as needed
Attend a brief mandatory training and rehearsal before Election Day that will cover how to report results, interact with election officials, and receive payment

This position typically takes around 4 hours but could go longer, and Stringers should be prepared to stay until the election official indicates that no more results will be released that evening, or until your Coordinator dismisses you. The potential to become a
regular election night Stringer is very high, so long as the job is done well.  
Requirements

Smartphone

Reliable transportation
Attention to detail and ability to report results quickly and accurately

If interested, please email your name, phone number, and ZIP code to me at
vmurphy@usatodayco.com. Candidates who also send a sentence or two about why they are interested and a good fit for the role will receive priority consideration.