Work the Election!

SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY!  BECOME A POLL WORKER!

The Wisconsin Elections Commission encourages all private citizens to vote and to become involved in the election process.  On of the most rewarding ways to do this is to become an Election Day poll worker.  Citizen involvement is essential to conduct open, accurate and fair elections in Wisconsin.  We hope that you will consider participating in the election process by working one of the following positions:

Election Inspectors play a vital role at our polls.  They work directly with voters and assist them in any of the following capacities:

• Working the poll books (Badger Books) to check-in registered voters
• Handing out ballots and assisting
• Assisting with ExpressVote and tabulator equipment
• Registering qualified individuals to vote who are new voters or have an address or name change.
• Assisting with voting at Care Facilities
• Processing absentee ballots

Chief Election Inspectors manage the voting site and ensure all operating procedures are followed.  Chiefs are also responsible for completing Election Day documentation, reconciling voter numbers and ballots, and resolving voter concerns. 

Other Duties include serving as greeter which includes directing people to the right location and handing out "I Voted Stickers". 

What are the hours of work? Polling places are open statewide from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Poll workers can work a full day, generally from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m. or later in the case of a large election. The City of Dodgeville offers Election inspectors the option to work half a day split shift.  These hours are generally 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to Close.

Are poll workers (election inspectors) compensated?  Yes, poll workers are compensated for working at polling places at a rate determined by the Common Council.  They are also compensated for attending any required training sessions.  Individuals may also choose to volunteer their hours as well.

What are the training requirements for poll workers? Municipal clerks are required by state law to provide training. This training provides all of the necessary information and knowledge to be a successful poll worker. Chief inspectors must receive six hours of continuing election education training during each two-year period.

If you are interested in being a poll worker please read more at the WI Elections Commission.  You can then submit your information via the button below or return "Poll Worker Application Form" to City Hall.  The core group of election officials are appointed for a 2 year term in December of odd-years.  Additional election officials may be appointed throughout this term as needed.