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Who can be an election officer?
You are eligible if you: are registered to vote in Northampton County, available to work two days a year in spring and fall, enjoy meeting other people and serving the public, are detail oriented, able to follow instructions, are not easily distracted and have lived in your district for, at least, 30 days prior to the election.
May a Committee person serve as a polling place official?
Yes. For example, a person may be the Judge of Election and a Local Committee person. The person may not engage in any partisan political activities from 6:30 in the morning until the polls close. On Election Day, the individual must fulfill his or her responsibilities as a member of the election board and must act in a strictly nonpartisan manner. Furthermore, that person may not "take breaks" to perform the various duties of Committee people (for example, gathering voters and campaigning for candidates).
When are election days?
Primary elections are always held on the third Tuesday in the month of May, except during a presidential year, in which case the primary is held on the fourth Tuesday in the month of April.
General or Municipal elections are scheduled for the Tuesday following the first Monday in the month of November.
What are the hours worked?
Election officers must arrive at the polling place no later than 6:30 a.m. and must remain until the results have been tallied at the end of the day
What does an election officer do?
Election officers work at the polling place. The duties include: picking up supplies from our office, setting up the voting equipment, processing voters by checking names off lists and books, instructing voters on the process of voting, tallying results, closing polls and returning same to the county Voter Registration office. Judge of Elections must be able to return all the supplies from election day immediately after the close of the polls.
Is training provided?
All new Poll Workers are required to attend training provided by the voter registration office.
Are election officers paid?
The Judge of Elections receives $200 plus mileage
The minority inspector making returns w/the Judge of Elections receives $175
The majority inspector makes $175
Additional compensation for training
How do I apply
Contact the Northampton County Voter Registration office at (610)829-6260 or email AHess@NorthamptonCounty.org