Apply to be an Election Inspector
Election workers, whether they work at the polls or as part of the absent voter ballot processing board, are called “Election Inspectors.” Election inspectors must be trained and certified to work elections by the Washtenaw County Director of Elections. The Township pays election workers for their time in training as well as time working on Election Day.
If you are interested in working as an Election Inspector, please complete the application linked below, and return it to the Township Clerk either by mail, dropping it off or via scan/email to clerk@aatwp.org
Eligibility requirements to serve as an election inspector in Michigan are as follows:
- You must be at least 16 years of age.
- You must be a registered voter in Michigan if 18+ years of age. Individuals aged 16 – 17 must be a Michigan resident.
- You must not have a felony or election crime conviction.
- You must not be an election challenger, a candidate, a member of a candidate’s immediate family, or a member of the local board of canvassers.
- You must affiliate with a political party. Party registration is not a requirement. Michigan law requires that election inspectors disclose political affiliation to ensure balanced staffing. Affiliating as “independent” or “unaffiliated” is not a legal option for an election inspector.
While not a requirement, Michigan election clerks are seeking individuals with the following skills to serve as election inspectors:
- Organization
- Management and supervising
- Customer service
- Project management
- Familiarity with technology, such as operation of computers and software.