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The Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) encourages all private citizens to vote and to become involved in the election process. One of the most rewarding ways to do this is to become an Election Day poll worker (or “Election Inspector” as the position is formally called). The Chief Election Inspector is in charge of the polling place, and has additional training requirements.
Citizen involvement is essential to conduct open, accurate, and fair elections in Wisconsin. We hope that you will consider participation in one of these positions.
What are the responsibilities of a poll worker?
Poll workers (election inspectors) conduct assigned duties at a polling site on Election Day. Duties can include issuing ballots to registered voters, registering voters, monitoring the voting equipment, explaining how to mark the ballot or use the voting equipment.
What are the hours of work?
Polling places are open statewide from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Poll workers can work a full day, generally from 6:30 am until approximately 9:00 pm or later in the case of November elections. In many municipalities, election inspectors can work a split shift.
Are poll workers compensated?
Yes, poll workers are compensated for working at polling places and are also compensated for attending any required training sessions. Poll workers may also choose to volunteer their services.
What are the training requirements for poll workers?
Poll workers are required to attend a training course prior to working.
Where will I be assigned?
Every effort is made to assign a poll worker to their neighborhood voting site. However, poll workers must be willing to be flexible and consider assignments at other sites.
What are the specific qualifications to be a poll worker?
To be a poll worker, a person must:
- Be a qualified elector of the county in which the municipality is located
- Be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language
- Have strong clerical skills
- Be able to solve problems
- Be an effective communicator
- NOT be a candidate for any office to be voted on at the polling place at that election.
For more information please visit: https://elections.wi.gov/node/1012