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Ever
Considered Becoming an Election Inspector?
Michigan
cities and townships are always looking for qualified residents
to help manage local voting precincts on Election Day.
The election
inspector's job is critical to ensuring a fair and efficient
elections process. Election inspectors duties include issuing
ballots, maintaining precinct records, ensuring that all laws
governing the operation of polling places are upheld, and
finalizing paperwork at the end of the evening to close out
the polls.
To be
considered for an appointment as an election inspector, you
must:
- Be
a registered voter of the county where you want to be an
election inspector.
- Be
at least 16 years old. The voter registration requirement
is waived for inspectors under 18.
- Submit
an application to any city or township
clerk within your county of residence. Your clerks can
provide you with a copy of the application.
- Declare
a political party preference so that a balanced election
board is ensured.
- Attend
election-worker training.
You are
ineligible to serve as an election worker if:
- You
are a candidate for any office in the election you're supposed
to inspect.
- You
have an immediate family member who is a candidate for any
office in the election you're supposed to inspect.
- You
have ever been convicted of a felony or an election crime.
Appointments
are made no later than 21 days prior to an election, so don't
wait until the last minute to apply. Applicants should also
be prepared to put in long hours on Election Day. Most workers
are expected to be at the precinct before the polls open at
7 a.m. and to help complete the elections process after the
8 p.m. closing. Some precincts may offer split shifts.
All precinct
inspectors are paid for their time. Wages are set by the local
jurisdiction.
Our elections
process is the cornerstone of democracy. Always exercise your
right to vote, and please also consider becoming a precinct
inspector. It's a great way to serve your community and state.
If you're
interested, click
here to locate your clerk.
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