Precinct Election Officials FAQs
Why am I needed?
The Franklin County Board of Elections is committed to conducting fair and impartial Elections that are well organized and professionally manager. This would be impossible without the thousands of dedicated Precinct Election Official who serve on Election Day.
Precinct Election Officials are always in great demand. The Board hires about 5,500 dedicated, community-minded individuals as Precinct Election Officials to staff and operate the polling locations of the County each Election Day.
Am I eligible?
Yes, if you are:
- A registered voter in Franklin County.
- Enjoy working with people.
- Willing to attend a training session.
- Available for current election.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Have never been convicted of a felony.
When am I needed?
The voting precincts must be fully staffed for all primary, general or special elections held in the county.
- Primary Elections are held on the first Tuesday, after the first Monday in May. (Presidential Primaries - first Tuesday after the first Monday in March)
- General Elections are held on the first Tuesday, after the first Monday in November.
- Special Elections may be held on the first Tuesday, after the first Monday in February or August. (Only if issues have been filed)
Where will I work?
Many public buildings such as public schools, township halls, libraries and churches are used as polling locations. Voting locations must be barrier free.
Efforts are made to place you at a convenient location whenever possible.
How much will I be paid?
Presiding Judge
* Registered Democrats or Republicans only.
- Election Day: $107.91
- Training: $50.00
- Travel: $15.00
Judge
- Election Day: $107.91
- Training: $15.00
* ORC 3501.22(A) "The board shall designate one of the precinct election officials who is a member of the dominant political party to serve as a presiding judge, whose duty it is to deliver the returns of the election and all supplies to the office of the board. For these services, the presiding judge shall receive additional compensation in an amount, consistent with section 3501.28 of the Revised Code, determined by the board of elections."
What do I have to do?
- Report to work at 5:30 a.m. on Election Day.
- Presiding Judges must pick up election supplies at the Board of Elections Warehouse and return election materials and results to locations as designated by the Board.
- Open the voting machines.
- Check voter eligibility.
- Help voters.
- Close voting machines. (Polls close at 7:30 p.m.)
Precinct Official