If you ve ever wondered how to become more active in government, there s plenty of opportunities for you that do not involve running for elected office. During an election, each of these units of government requires a staff of paid workers to work at the polls.
Precinct inspectors are people who are paid to assist voters at the polls on election day.
Registered voters interested in serving as election inspectors must submit an election inspector application to their local clerk. In addition to their name, address and date of birth, applicants must include their political party preference and qualifications to fill the position such as education or experience. A precinct inspector must be a registered voter of the city or township. They cannot be a challenger, candidate, member of a candidate s immediate family, or a member of the local Board of Canvassers. Anyone convicted of a felony or an elections crime may not serve.