Have You Considered Working as a Precinct Inspector

Have You Considered Working as a Precinct Inspector?

WE NEED YOU!!!

If you’ve ever wondered how to become more active in government, there are plenty of opportunities for you as an election inspector. Michigan has 83 counties, 273 cities, 1,242 townships, 262 villages and more than 500 school districts. 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 county in which the election takes place. (For school elections precinct inspectors must be a registered voter in the school district in which the election takes place) 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.

Local election commissions will appoint inspectors prior to each election.

Contact Sandra Abrams, your township clerk, to answer any questions about how to apply to become a precinct inspector. Why not consider becoming more active in your community by becoming a precinct inspector?