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How can I become a
PRECINCT ELECTION OFFICIAL?
What does
a Precinct Election Official do?
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You would
be trained to do the following:
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Prepare a polling place for election
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Determine
the eligibility of voters
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Instruct voters how to mark the ballot
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Complete paperwork and close the polls
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Are you up to the challenge? Good! Read on…
A MAJOR
RESPONSIBILILTY
Elections are at the core of our system of
government. Seeing to it that everyone's right to vote is protected - and that we
as a people are protected against voter fraud - is not a responsibility to be
taken lightly. We are prepared to give
you the training if you are prepared to take the responsibility.
 Training
 Schools
of instruction are held periodically
Individual
training can be scheduled with Election Office
New
workers receive on-the-job training from experienced workers
Pay
Pay
is roughly minimum wage including mileage
Qualifications
Must
be registered to vote in Lee County
Must
be affiliated with the Democratic or Republican Party
When might I
work?
Depending on the availability of workers in your
precinct, you may be called for any or all of the following:
 SCHOOL
ELECTIONS are held each September.
Polls are usually open 7 AM to 8 PM.
CITY ELECTIONS
are held in November of odd-numbered
years. Polls are usually open 7 AM to 8 PM.
PRIMARY
ELECTIONS are held in June of
even-numbered years. Polls are open 7 AM to 9 PM.
GENERAL
ELECTIONS are held in November of
even-numbered years. Polls are open 7 AM to 9 PM.
SPECIAL
ELECTIONS are called as necessary
and are always held, as other elections, on TUESDAYS.
If now you're
asking………………How do I sign
up?
Get
APPLICATION
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