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1. What is an election worker?

Michigan has 83 counties, 274 cities, and 1,242 townships. During an election, each of these units of government requires a staff of paid workers to assist voters and help process ballots. Election workers, precinct inspectors, and election inspectors - are people who are paid to assist voters and count ballots on Election Day.

2. Am I qualified to sign up to be an election worker?

In order to serve as an election worker, you must be a registered voter of the state if you are 18+. You can also apply if you are a 16 or 17 year old resident of Michigan. Additionally, you 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 election crime may not serve.

3. What are the duties of an election/precinct inspector?

Precinct inspector must be able to:

• Assemble simple voting stations
• Attend an educational training program (mandatory prior to working an election)
• Follow instructions provided by the precinct chairperson
• Perform simple math calculations
• Possess computer skills and knowledge on how to operate a computer
• Possess inter-personal skills to work with a diverse community population
• Read and write legibly in the English language
• Work closely with others

4. Will I be trained?

Yes! Training will be provided to all available positions.