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Officer of Election
Become an active participant in the electoral process. Serve as an officer of election for Chesterfield County and work the polls on election day to help ensure fair and accurate elections.
Did You Know?
Any person who serves as a member of a local electoral board, an assistant general registrar, or an officer of election shall neither be discharged from employment, nor have any adverse personnel action taken against him, nor shall he be required to use sick leave or vacation time, as a result of his absence from employment due to such service, provided he gave reasonable notice to his employer of such service {Virginia Code Section 24.2-119.1}.
A confirmation letter for working election day can be provided upon request.
Questions
If you have questions, call the Elections Manager, 804-748-1149, email, or visit in person:
General Registrar's Office
9848 Lori Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
To serve as an officer of election you must:
- Be a registered voter of the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Enjoy meeting people and serving the public
- Be able to take direction, pay attention to detail and not be easily distracted
- Be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Be able to lift 40 pounds with assistance
- Be available to work on election day from 5 a.m. until all the results have been tabulated and reported
- Not hold elected office or be the employee of an elected official
View Officer of Elections Basics on the Virginia Department of Elections site for further information.
Officers of election are required to:
- Set up voting equipment and prepare the polling place for voting
- Assist voters with casting their ballot
- Oversee election procedures to ensure a fair and impartial election by adhering to Virginia Election Laws (Title 24.2) and Federal Election Laws
- Close the polls at 7 p.m. and remain until all closing duties have been completed
How to Apply
Complete and submit the Officer of Election Interest Form or apply in-person at the registrar's office:
General Registrar's Office
9848 Lori Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Officers of Election
Officers of election must complete training prior to working in his/her first election (Title 24.2-115.2).
- This training requirement repeats every two - three years with the start of a new term of service (i.e. March 1, 2018 to Feb. 28, 2021)
- Whenever there is a change to election procedures or to regulations that alters the duties or conduct of the offers of election.
Chief and Deputy Chief Officers of Election
Chief and Deputy Chief Officers of Election must attend a training class prior to each election in which he/she serves.
Officer of Election Interest Form
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Registrar
Physical Address
9848 Lori Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Mailing Address
Chesterfield County General Registrar
P.O. Box 1690
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone : 804-748-1471Fax : 804-751-0822
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.