Election workers, also known as precinct officials, are an essential part of the election process. Throughout the election cycle, from early voting through to the general election, election/precinct officials provide critical support such as setting up the voting equipment, checking in voters, processing ballots, helping voters with special needs, and closing down and securing the voting site at the end of the day.
Wake county needs more than 2,000 paid, dedicated volunteers to operate Wake County polling places each election to ensure fair and honest elections. We have 206 precincts, so there is a great need for folks to volunteer and engage in their civic duty.
Wake GOP is committed to ensuring election integrity and that our election laws are enforced to ensure free and fair elections. It is critical that we engage as many folks as possible to engage in their civic duty, be trained as precinct/election officials in order to oversee the election process and ensure our democracy is preserved.
Qualifications:
Must be over 18 years of age
Registered Voter or willing to register to vote
Cannot be a candidate or relative of a candidate
Cannot be an elected official, nor an office holder of a political party, and cannot be a treasurer for a candidate or political party
Cannot serve at the same polling place as your relative, e.g., wife, child, sibling, etc.
Commit 2-3 days of service to ensure you and your community are able to cast your ballots on Election Day
Precinct Officials are assigned responsibilities based upon their strengths, interests, and experience.
Requirements of a Precinct Official
Have reliable transportation
Work the entire day of the Election (6 am to 9 pm) in order to be paid
Refrain from promoting or discussing any political candidate or political party while working on Election Day
Attend all training classes offered for each election, including:
Welcome Session conducted by Wake County Board of Elections – optional attendance
Training Session conducted by Wake County Board of Elections’ personnel to receive in-depth information of responsibilities, logistics, and opportunity for questions and answers.
Monday night set-up the day before election
Work the entire day of the Election (6 am to 9 pm)
Benefits
Earn extra cash
Precinct officials are paid between $300 – $425 depending upon the job assignment.
