Board of Elections Election Inspectors

Board of Elections Election Inspectors

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Who is eligible to be an election inspector? An individual who is a registered voter, a resident of Schoharie County and enrolled with either the Democratic or Republican Party.

When are you needed? Just a few days a year: Primary Day in September (if a primary is warranted) and Election Day in November.

What tasks will you perform as an election inspector?

Prepare the polling site for voting.
Set up the voting equipment.
Process the voters.
Demonstrate voting procedures to the voters.
Close the polling site.
Canvass and report the results.
Assist voter if requested by the voter.

Are you interested? Please call the Board of Elections at (518) 295-8326 or 295-8388, or print application and mail in or fax to (518) 295-8419.

You would be compensated for any training needed to become an election inspector and for working the election.

Inspectors are paid $25.00, plus mileage for attending training.
Inspectors are paid $150.00 for serving at the General Election, and $125.00 for working at a Primary Election.