Election Officers
Election Officers work at the poll on Election Day to ensure that elections are run in an honest and well organized manner. Campbell County needs over 150 workers in its 18 precincts for each General Election.
General Elections are held each year on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Primary Elections, if called for, are held on the second Tuesday in June. Special elections are scheduled as necessary. Polling places are always open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
What do Election Officers do?
Election Officers are assigned to work in their home precinct polling place, but if no vacancies are available, you may be asked to work at another precinct. You may be asked to serve as an alternate to fill in for previously-assigned Election Officers who are unable to serve. Their duties include:
- arriving at the polling place at 5:00 a.m. on Election Day
- set up voting machines and signs to prepare the polling place for voting
- processing voters by checking their names off poll books
- operating and instructing voters on the use of voting machines
- assist handicapped voters as necessary
- tallying results, securing the voting machines, and closing polling place.
Three (3) Election Officers work in the Central Absentee Voter Precinct (CAP) on Election Day. These officers check the names of absentee voters off poll book list and tabulate the absentee ballots.
Who can be an Election Officer?
You are eligible if you:
- are registered to vote in Virginia
- do not hold elected office or are not the employee or deputy of an elected official
- enjoy meeting other people and serving the public
- are detail-oriented, able to take direction well, and not easily distracted
Are Election Officers required to attend training?
All Election Officers are required to attend training annually. Training usually lasts approximately 3 hours. Classes are held in the Historic Court House Conference Room located directly behind the Registrar's Office.
Training schedules and precinct assignments are mailed approximately four to six weeks prior to Election Day.
Will I be paid?
Election Officers are paid a stipend of $110 for working the election. Training pay is $5 for each hour attended.
Click here to download the 2009 Election Officer application.