Are you interested in serving as an Election Official in Newport News? Their duties include:
- Arrive at the polling place at 5 AM on Election Day and remain until all tallies have been completed
- Process voters by checking names on list of registered voters
- Set up voting equipment and prepare the polling place for voting
- Tally results, secure voting machines and close the polling place
To qualify becoming an election official, you must:
- be a registered voter in the Commonwealth,
- be able to take direction, pay attention to detail and not be easily distracted,
- be able to work the entire day on Election Day,
- enjoy meeting people and serving the public and
- cannot hold elected office or be the employee of an elected official.
Election officials also get paid for their time and service!
- Chief Officer: $170
- Assistant Officer: $135
- Officer: $110
Still want to help out in your spare time? We also have volunteer opportunities. Please contact the Voter Registrar for more details.
