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Election Officers work at the polls on election day to ensure
elections are run in an honest and well-organized manner. For each general
election Rockbridge County needs approximately 80 Election Officers to work
in its 16 precincts. The Electoral Board meets each February to appoint
election officials. [top]
You are eligible if you:
- are registered to vote in Rockbridge
County, do not hold elected office
or are not the employee of an elected official
- enjoy meeting other people and serving the public
- are detail-oriented, and are not easily distracted [top]
General elections are held each year on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in November. Primary elections, if held, are always scheduled
for the second Tuesday in June. Special elections are scheduled as
necessary.
Election Officers arrive at the polling place at 5:00 a.m. on
election days, and must remain until results are determined. Polling
places are always open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. [top]
Election Officers work in the precincts. Their duties include:
- arriving at the polling place at 5:00 a.m. on election day
- setting up voting machines and signs to prepare the polling place
for voting
- processing voters by checking their names off lists
- operating and instructing voters on the use of the voting
machines
- tallying results, securing the voting machines, and closing the
polling place [top]
All Election Officers are required to attend a short training class.
Classes are held prior to each election. [top]
Yes, Election Officers receive $15.00
for attending the training class and the pay range is $105.00 to $150.00
for working an election all day. Each precinct also has a Chief
and Assistant Chief Election Officer. [top]
Call the Voter Registrar, 463-7203.
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