ELECTION WORKERS INFORMATION
COME WORK WITH US ON ELECTION DAY!
The Clinton County Board of Elections has a rich history of providing fair and efficient elections for voters in Clinton County. We share this responsibility and commitment with 160 precinct election officials. Serving as a precinct election official (PEO) gives you a chance to give back to your community, meet other people from Clinton County, and help to preserve the democratic process.
Local business can participate through our Day for Democracy programs. High school seniors are encouraged to participate through our Youth At The Booth program.
WHY AM I NEEDED?
Without precinct election officials the election cannot be held. Precinct election officials identify the eligibility of voters, assist voters when necessary, and assure that the election laws of the state are followed.
REQUIREMENTS
You must:
- Be a registered voter in Clinton County
- Enjoy working with the public
- Be able to work for an entire election day
- Be willing to attend a 3-hour training session
- Arrive at your assigned polling location at 5:30 a.m.
- Assist in preparing the precinct for voting
- Be willing to demonstrate voting procedures to voters as needed
- Be willing to help close the precinct after 7:30 p.m. when the polls close
In addition to the above requirements, select precinct election officials will be required to pick up supplies at the Board of Elections on the Saturday before the election, and a two-party team (led by a Voting Location Manager) returns supplies to the Board of Elections after the polls close on Election Night.
PRECINCT ASSIGNMENTS
Voting precincts must be fully staffed for all primary, special, and general elections held in the county. The precinct assignments are comprised of (2) Democrats and two (2) Republicans. Unaffiliated voters may also serve as precinct election officials as long as both major parties are represented. Precinct election officials are appointed to work by the members of the Board of Elections.
New precinct election officials will be assigned to work a precinct based on availability of an opening and requirements of the open position. If all positions are filled, your name will be put on the Alternate Precinct Election Official list. Alternates are trained officials who are called to serve if a previously assigned official is suddenly unable to work at the assigned election.
COMPENSATION
Precinct election officials are compensated for working Election Day and attending a training session.
APPLY TODAY!
To apply to become a Clinton County precinct election official, please call our office at (937) 382-3537, stop by the board office, email us at [email protected], or complete the precinct election official application form. Be prepared to give the following information:
- Your full name
- Your complete address
- Phone number(s)
- Your birthdate
- Your party affiliation