Election Workers

Election Workers

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The City of Dearborn hires election workers (also known as election inspectors) to assist at polling places, with processing of absentee ballots on Election Day, and support early voting in the nine days leading up to an election. Election workers are trained and compensated by the City of Dearborn.

To serve as an election worker, you must:

Be at least 16 years old.
If you are at least 18 years old, you must also be registered to vote in Michigan.
Computer proficiency is preferred.

All election workers receive paid training from the City of Dearborn.

Apply to Serve as an Election Worker
To serve as an election worker,complete an application: Election Inspector Application.

Applications may be returned return it to the City Clerk's Office in person at the Dearborn Administrative Center (16901 Michigan Ave) or by mail to:

Dearborn City Clerk
Elections
16901 Michigan Ave, Ste 11
Dearborn, MI 48126

Applications may also be returned via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.//// .

Serving as an Election Worker on Election Day

Election workers are needed to help operate polling places and process absentee ballots on Election Day for the following elections:

• Aug. 6, 2024 (State Primary Election)
  
  
• Nov. 5, 2024 (General Election)

All election workers must stay at their assigned post until all work is completed.

Serving at a Polling Place
Election workers at polling places help to set up the polling place, verify voters' registration, issue assigned ballots, help voters submit their ballot into the tabulator, share "I Voted" stickers, and properly shut down the polling place when voting concludes.

• Hours: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. (or until work is completed)
  
  
• Pay: $225 for the day

Serving at the Absentee Ballot Receiving Board
Election workers at the receiving board assist with preparing absentee ballots to be tabulated, tabulating absentee ballots, and handling absentee ballots for required retention.

Hours: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Midnight) or until all work is completed

Pay: $100 for the day

Serving as an Election Worker during Early Voting
Election workers are also needed to help facilitate early voting in the nine days leading up to the following elections:

• July 27 - Aug. 4, 2024 (State Primary Election)
  
  
• Oct. 26 - Nov. 3, 2024 (General Election)

Early Voting Hours & Shifts
Weekend and weekday shifts are available.

• Hours: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  
  
• Pay: $170 per day

All election workers must stay at their assigned post until all work is completed.

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