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1. How can I become an election official?

You can become an election official by:

• Calling 814-432-9512 to have your name placed on file
• Complete the form in the Poll Worker Solicitation Brochure (PDF) and return it to:
  Venango County Board of Election
  P.O. Box 831
  Franklin, PA 16323
• Fax the form in the Poll Worker Solicitation Brochure (PDF) to 814-432-4741
• Complete the online application

2. What do election officials do?

Election officials have several duties including:

• Activate electronic voting machines
• Assist in tallying absentee and provisional ballots
• Close polls and prepare returns of votes cast
• Complete required paperwork
• Ready the polling place
• Sign in voters

3. Who is eligible to be an election official?

To be an election official, you must:

• Be a registered voter
• Attend a training class
• Or, be 17 years old and participate in the Student Poll Worker Program (PDF)

4. What is the time commitment?

Election Officials work from 6 a.m. (to open the polls) until approximately 9 p.m. (when the polls close and the tallying of the returns paperwork is completed).

5. Are election officials paid?

Yes. Election officials are compensated per election:

• Clerks: paid $70
  
• Judge: paid $100, plus $20 for the returns plus mileage
• Majority Inspector: paid $80
• Minority Inspector: paid $80, plus $20 for the returns

6. What kind of training will I receive?

Election Officials attend a 1.5 to 2 hour training class held at the Venango County Courthouse Annex. Trainees are compensated a stipend of $10 for attending.

7. What if I have other questions about being an election official?

If you have more questions, please call the Venango County Courthouse at 814-432-9512 or 814-432-9508.

Training Video

You may also view a training video that will provide an overview of what duties must be performed on Election Day.