Election Inspectors

The Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for the 2022 Election Cycle.


Precinct Worker Requirements

  • Must be a registered voter in the State of Michigan
  • 18 years of age or older (16 and 17 year old Student Inspectors are accepted)
  • Must have a completed application on file, including political party preference
  • Computer experience is preferred, but not required
  • You can not be a challenger, candidate, member of a candidate's immediate family, or a member of the local Board of Canvassers. Anyone convicted of a felony or an election crime may not serve. 

Election Inspector Application

If you are chosen to work one of the upcoming elections, a letter will be mailed to you informing you of the location you will be working, as well as, the day(s) and time(s) of the required training session you must attend. You must then sign up via the link below for your training session. If you are unable to work, please call us immediately so we may find a replacement.

Rates of Pay

Super-Chair: $325.00 per day
Chairperson: $300 per day
Co-Chairperson: $275 per day
Inspector: Full Day $220.00   Half Day $110.00
Students: $110.00 (8hr max)
AVCB Stipend: $25.00
Training: $20.00 per class
Receiving Board: $75.00

Upcoming Election Inspector Training

Training sign-up is only for those who have received a letter of appointment.
If you have received a letter, you may sign up for the necessary class(es) by clicking on the link(s) below.

Saturday, November 4   10AM - 1PM
Register for Election Inspector Training


Important Information for Election Workers

Video Links


Opening the Polls
Processing Voters
Provisional Ballots
Closing the Polls

Helpful Documentation


Election Day Issues
Managing Your Precinct on Election Day
Precinct Canvass Closing the Polls
Election Day Training - Chair and Co-Chair
Election Day Training - Inspectors
Election Day Training - All Precinct Workers

Important Information for AV Workers

Video Links


AVCB Video

Helpful Documentation


AVCB Training