Working the Polls
Working the Polls
Mahoning County Needs You!
Community service is a civic duty,
plus you are compensated for your service.
Why am I needed?
The Mahoning County Board of Elections is committed to conducting fair and impartial Elections that are well organized and professionally managed.
This would be impossible without the thousands of dedicated Precinct Election Officials who serve on Election Day.
Precinct Election Officials are always in great demand. The Board hires 1,300 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 Mahoning County.
- Enjoy working with people.
- Willing to attend a training session.
- Available for current and future elections.
- 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 building 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 get paid?
Presiding Judge: Registered Democrats or Republicans only.
- Election Day: $ 107.00
- Training (2hrs) 20.00
- Return Supplies 15.00
Judge: Registered voter, willing to declare party affiliation.
- Election Day: $ 107.00
- Training (2hrs) 20.00
*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 compensation in an amount, consistent with section 3501.28 of the Ohio Revised Code, determined by the board of elections>”
What do I have to do?
- Report to work at 6:00 AM on Elections Day
- Open the Polls
- Check voter eligibility
- Help all voters
- Close the polls and the voting machines
(Polls close at 7:30 PM)
How do I apply?
Persons interested should contact 330-783-2474:
- Mary Sharpe, Republican Poll Worker Coordinator, Ext. 6606
- Peggy Lozano, Democrat Poll Worker Coordinator, Ext. 6652
You may also complete an On-Line Pollworker Application