Guide for Poll Workers: How to Check and Attend Mandatory Training for the May 31st Elections Citizens designated as poll workers for the May 31st presidential elections must attend mandatory training sessions, which began on May 11th. Individuals can verify their designation and find training details on the official Registraduría Nacional website. Poll workers have specific duties on election day, including verifying voters, distributing ballots, and counting votes, with penalties for non-attendance and a compensatory paid day off as a benefit.

• Training for designated poll workers for the May 31st presidential elections began on May 11th.
• Citizens can verify their designation and training information through the official Registraduría Nacional website by entering their ID number.
• Training is mandatory for all poll workers, regardless of prior experience, as procedures and materials change with each election.
• Poll workers must report at 7:00 a.m. on election day to set up their polling station and perform duties such as voter identification, ballot distribution, vote counting, and form completion.
• Failure to attend without valid justification can result in sanctions, including fines or dismissal for public servants.
• Poll workers are entitled to a compensatory paid day off, which can be requested from their employer within 45 business days after the election. https://www.elcolombiano.com/especiales/elecciones-2026/abc-jurados-votacion-capacitacion-obligatoria-elecciones-31-mayo-CB36406646