Get More Involved in the Electoral Process – Become a Precinct Election Official

Every Election Day, thousands of Ohioans play an important role in our democracy by helping to operate polling places. Ohio’s precinct election officials work hard to ensure their neighbors can vote with ease on Election Day, while helping to safeguard the process so all Ohioans can have confidence in the results.

To Become a Precinct Election Official in Ohio:

• You must be at least 17 years of age.
• You must be a registered voter in the county in which you plan to work as a precinct election official.
• You must not have been convicted of a felony.
• You cannot be running as a candidate for the election in which you are working.

Keep in Mind:

• All precinct election officials are required to attend a training session scheduled by your county board of elections prior to the election.
• You can expect to work from about 5:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., though working hours vary from county to county.

Do you want to join Ohio’s precinct election official ranks, or do you want to learn more? Visit www.PEOinOHIO.com or contact your county board of elections.