FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS AN ELECTION INSPECTOR?
Election Inspectors are the gatekeepers of Democracy and are vital to efficient, honest elections.
Election Inspectors are sometimes called “poll workers”.
WHAT DO ELECTION INSPECTORS DO?
Election Inspectors are responsible for election procedures in the polling location to which they are
assigned. These procedures include helping to open the polls, registering voters, issuing ballots,
providing assistance to voters, explaining the use of voting equipment and closing the polling location.
WHAT IS THE TRAINING AND TIME COMMITMENT INVOLVED WITH BEING AN ELECTION INSPECTOR?
Training is provided by the Office of the Village Clerk and Chief Inspectors. This training will provide the
necessary information and knowledge to be a successful Election Inspector. On Election Day, inspectors
will start at 6:30 a.m. and work until the end of the day and completion of their duties.
THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED TO BE AN ELECTION INSPECTOR:
• Be an adult citizen of the United States who resides in Racine County and is not disqualified from
voting.
• Be able to speak, read and write fluently the English language.
• Have good hearing, can sit for long periods of time, efficient in finding names and numbers in
the poll books, good penmanship.
• Have strong clerical skills, be able to solve problems and be an effective communicator.
• Work as a team.
• NOT a candidate for any office being voted on at the polling location during the election.
• Enjoy people and service to others.
CAN I BE EXCUSED FROM MY REGULAR JOB TO BE AN ELECTION INSPECTOR?
Wisconsin law requires every employer to grant an unpaid leave of absence to each employee who is
appointed to serve as an election inspector if the employee who serves as an election inspector provides
his or her employer with at least seven (7) days of notice. The leave is for the entire 24-hour period of
each Election Day in which the employee serves. Upon request of any employer, the Clerk will verify the
appointment.
I hereby certify that I have read all of the information on this document and that I meet the
qualifications of the position(s) for which I am applying. I will adhere to all training requirements and
meet the expectations of the job and duties as assigned. I understand that if I fail to meet the
qualifications, requirements, or expectations of the job, I may be dismissed without prejudice by the City
Clerk. I will maintain a copy of this signed document as proof that I made this commitment.