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
\nTODAY as they are released. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your network.<\/p>\n
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.
\nPosition Details
\nLocation: Positions available across the state of Alabama
\nDate: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
\nHours: 6:45 pm until final results are released
\nPay: Flat fee equal to $125
\nResponsibilities
\nReport official election results using a smartphone on our web-based reporting system<\/p>\n
Remain on site to provide updates on result releases<\/p>\n
Communicate with election officials as needed
\nAttend a brief mandatory training and rehearsal before Election Day that will cover how to report results, interact with election officials, and receive payment<\/p>\n
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
\nregular election night Stringer is very high, so long as the job is done well.
\nRequirements<\/p>\n
Smartphone<\/p>\n
Reliable transportation
\nAttention to detail and ability to report results quickly and accurately<\/p>\n
If interested, please email your name, phone number, and ZIP code to me at
\nvmurphy@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. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … Continue reading ELECTION NIGHT STRINGER – USA TODAY<\/span>