Election Clerks

Responsibilities


Working under the supervision of the judge, election clerks may assist with the following duties:
  • Organizing the polling place before the polls open.
  • Ensuring that qualified voters are permitted to vote.
  • Checking in and processing voters.
  • Distributing ballots to registered voters.
  • Providing instructions and assistance to voters.
  • Answering voters’ questions.
  • Explaining the use of the voting equipment.
  • Maintaining order in the polling place on Election Day.
  • Obtaining results after the polls are closed and closing the polling place.

Qualifications

  • Registered Voter
  • Not hold an elective public office
  • Not be a candidate for public office on the same ballot
  • Not be employed by a candidate for public office on the same ballot
  • Not be related by second degree to a candidate for public office on the same ballot
  • Not be a campaign treasurer or manager of a candidate of that election
  • Not be finally convicted of an offense in connection with conduct directly attributable to an election
  • Complete approved training

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