Election Inspectors
Have you been wondering how elections work? Do you want to make a difference in your community? This is a wonderful way to learn about election processes, meet great people, provide community service, and get a little extra cash - starting pay is now $18.00 per hour!
Recruitment for the November 5, 2024 election ends on October 4th.
For more information, email the city election inspector recruiter at
[email protected].
To apply now, complete the
Application for Election Inspectors (PDF) and mail, email, or hand deliver it to the City Clerk's Office.
Election Inspector Positions
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Poll Worker
- Poll Workers can be assigned to any of the City's 47 precincts. They work from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m.
(with two one-hour paid breaks!) to set up for the day, process voters, then pack up and close the polls. This is our greatest need!
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Absentee Voter Count Board Worker
- The AVCB operates like a precinct except instead of processing voters, AVCB workers process and tabulate all the absentee ballots that have been returned to the Clerk's office. The AVCB is located at the City of Ann Arbor's Election Headquarters, located at 3021 Miller Rd., Ann Arbor, until the last ballot has been processed, typically 11:00 p.m. or later. This position has limited availability!
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Receiving Board Worker
- Receiving Board Workers work in pairs (one Republican and one Democrat) to check the paperwork returned at the end of the night from the precincts, verifying that that everything is in order. Receiving Board Workers start at 7:30 p.m. and work until approximately 11:00 p.m. This position has limited availability!
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Early Vote Site Worker
- Early Vote Site workers can work at any of the City's early vote sites. These sites operate like a precinct, but have daytime hours and will be open for the Statewide Primary from July 27th to August 4th. This position has limited availability!
If you have previously worked a City of Ann Arbor election as an election inspector or chairperson, there is no need to reapply, you will receive an email from the recruiter approximately 60 days prior to each election regarding your availability to work on Election Day!
Attention High School Students!
The City of Ann Arbor is currently recruiting new student election inspectors in good academic
standing to work at the polls. Taking part in the Student Election Inspector Program is a great way to distinguish yourself when you apply to college. Pay for student election inspectors is $18.00/hour. Sign up today!
To apply complete the
Student Election Inspector Application (PDF) and email to
[email protected].
Election Inspector Resources
Election Inspector Training Materials
Election Inspector Training Videos
Absentee Count Board (AVCB) Training Materials
Election Inspector Cell Phone Stipend
Good to Know: Voter Photo ID Requirements
Voters in the State of Michigan are required to present a valid photo identification at the polls on Election Day in order to vote, OR if a voter does not have acceptable photo identification with them, the voter will be required to sign an affidavit before an election inspector stating so, in order to vote.
Voters may satisfy the photo identification requirement with any of the following documents, as long as they are current:
- Driver's license or state ID card issued by Michigan or another state
- Federal, state, county or local government-issued photo ID
- U.S. passport
- Military photo ID card
- Student photo ID card from an educational institution (Attention U-M students: Bring your M-Card!)
- Tribal photo ID card
- Local or county issued government ID
- Concealed Pistol license
IMPORTANT - Voters without ID will not be turned away on Election Day! Any voter not possessing valid ID on Election Day can sign an affidavit in order to vote.
