The precinct election board includes one Inspector and up to two Judges, one from each major political party. Although not part of the board, there are generally two Clerks at each precinct, who are also assigned by the major political parties. However, precincts can be managed by one Inspector.
In essence, the Inspector is the 'boss' for the precinct. Responsibilities include ensuring the polling place location opens and closes on time, checking a voter's ID, issuing challenges and aiding with the accounting of ballots. Inspectors are required to work the entire day at the polling place.
At the polling location, Inspectors are usually supported by a bi-partisan team of Judges and Clerks. A Judge checks a voter's ID, issues challenges, assists voters with disabilities and aids with the accounting of ballots. Judges should arrive at the polling location by 5 a.m. to help set up the polling location and are expected to travel with the Inspector when returning the sealed ballot box to the regional site. Judges are paid $70 for a full-day of work.
Clerks greet voters, confirm signatures in the poll book, initial and provide ballots to voters and perform signature counts throughout the day. Clerks should arrive at the polling locations by 5 a.m. to help set up the polling location and are expected to assist with the ballot accounting after the polls close. Clerks are paid $70 for a full-day of work.
Registration
Clerks and Judges are appointed by the major political parties. If you are interested in being appointed to a precinct, please contact the Marion County Democrat Party at (317) 637-3366 or the Marion County Republican Party at (317) 635-8881.
Training Materials
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