Become an Election Official

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: $190 plus $20 for training
• Assistant Officer: $150 plus $20 for training
• Officer: $120