Poll Workers
Would you like to be a poll worker on Election Day?
To find out more call the voter registration office at 260-248-3164 or contact the party chairman of your choice. You must contact one of the Party Chairpersons to become a poll worker.
Amanda Meier (ajmeier22@gmail.com) - Democratic
Ben Romine (btromine@gmail.com) - Republican
There are 5-7 poll worker positions for each location; 1 Republican Inspector, 1 Democratic Judge, 1 Republican Judge, 1 Democratic Poll Clerk and 1 Republican Poll Clerk. Some locations will have 1 Democratic Assistant Poll Clerk and 1 Republican Assistant Poll Clerk.
Their duties include:
Inspector
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Oversees Election
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Responsible for completing ALL forms and envelopes
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Get in touch with other workers in your precinct to make sure they know they are responsible for their own food for the day
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CHECK PHOTO IDENTIFICATION
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Responsible for Poll list
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Contact Polling Place to find out when it will be available for set up
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Get key
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Check on handicap parking, tables, chairs, outlets, and telephone. (Some polling places will need to get handicap signs to designate parking)
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Check on location of restrooms
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Arrange room for best traffic flow and privacy for voters
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Post literature
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Issue Provisional Ballots, as necessary
Judge
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Check Photo Identification if Inspector is unavailable
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Assist Voter if necessary being careful not to offend
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Activate machines for voters
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Make sure to select correct ballot style on machine using blue ballot choice card. (Primary Election Only)
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Democrat Judge will administer Oath to the Inspector in the morning
Poll Clerk
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Both clerks are responsible for Signature List
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Get Voter Identification Number (if necessary)
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Ask for Proof of Residency (if necessary)
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Give voter ballot choice card; Republican, Democrat, Republican-17, Democrat-17 (Primary Election); Precinct (General Election)
Assistant Poll Clerk
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Shares duties of Poll Clerk
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Assists where needed
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Cannot initial ballots
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Cannot activate machines for voters
Poll workers are required by law to attend one training session every election. Training sessions for the 2018 General Election are as follows:
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
They are held in the Whitley County Government Center, Lower Level, Room B, 220 W Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN.