Election
Officials Wanted
Would you like to earn some extra money? When there is an election in Story County, we need people to staff the polling places. We are always looking for individuals who would be interested in being election officials.
Qualifications
- Registered to vote in Story County
- Be affiliated with the Democratic or Republican Party
- Not be an opposed candidate or closely related to any opposed candidate on the ballot
- Have energy and stamina
- Have good reading and listening skills and legible handwriting
- Enjoy people and service to others
- Willing to
attend a training class
- Willing to
accept a small payment for a BIG service
Election officials attend a school of instruction before an election where the details of working a polling site are reviewed. The school of instruction usually lasts 1-2 hours.
On election day, election officials arrive at a polling place about an hour before the polls open and remain at the polling place for about an hour after the polls close. There are at least three election officials at every polling place. The election workday is 15 or 16 hours depending on the election. There is also the option of working a 1/2 day.
What Does an Election Official Do?
- Set up the
polling place before the polls open
- Set up the
voting equipment
- Check that
voters are qualified to vote
- Instruct voter
how to properly use the voting equipment
- Close the
polling place
- Report the
votes electronically after the polls close
- Complete paperwork and clean up polling are
Compensation
Election officials are paid $6.25 an hour for their work at the polls and for time spent at the school of instruction. Election officials who chair polling places are paid $6.75 an hour. Mileage is also paid at .31 cents per mile when travel exceeds five miles. Cell phone calls are reimbursed $1.00 per call if needed on election night.
When are Elections
Held?
Elections are always held on a Tuesday.
SCHOOL elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in September. Polls are usually open 7AM to 8PM
CITY elections are held on the first Tuesday in November of odd-numbered years. Polls are usually open 7AM to 8PM
PARTISAN PRIMARY elections are held on the first Tuesday in June of even-numbered years. Polls are open 7AM to 9PM statewide.
GENERAL elections are held on the first Tuesday in November of even-numbered years. Polls are open 7AM to 9PM statewide.
SPECIAL elections may be called at anytime during the year and are held on Tuesday.
Upcoming Elections
Primary Election
June 8, 2004
General Election
November 2, 2004
Special Elections as Called
Want More Information or Want to Sign Up?
Please call the Auditor's office at 515-382-7217 and ask for Dani if you would like to be an election official or if you would like more information.
You may also print and mail the election official sheet linked below to Story County Administration, 900 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201 or fax it to 515-382-7221:
Signup Sheet to Print and Mail
