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1. What is the compensation for Election Officials?

Payments are issued by the Chesterfield County Payroll Department within approximately 4-6 weeks after each election. 

• Chief Officer - $260
• Deputy Chief Officer - $225
• Officer of Election - $200
• In-person Training - $25

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2. How will I know if I am needed to work an election?

The Chief or Deputy Chief Officer will contact you approximately 30 days prior to each election to confirm your availability to work. If you are a new Officer, you will be contacted by the Registrar's Office with a precinct assignment, and the Chief or Deputy Chief of your assigned precinct will reach out to you to confirm your availability.

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3. Where will I be assigned to work election day?

Each Officer of Election is assigned to work at his/her voting "home" precinct whenever possible; however, if there are no vacancies at the home precinct, a nearby precinct may be assigned. 

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4. How do I vote if I am not working at my voting "home" precinct?

All Officers of Election are eligible to vote during Absentee/Early Voting, whether assigned to his/her home precinct or not. If you are assigned to work at your home precinct, you may vote there on election day. If you are not assigned to your home precinct election day, you MUST vote absentee/early.

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5. What should Election Officials expect on election day?

Election Officials must arrive at their assigned polling place no later than 5 AM, and MUST remain until every person in line at 7 PM has cast his/her ballot, all election results have been reported, and all election supplies and equipment are stored properly for pick up the following day. The Chief Officer will assign you to a role, i.e. Voting booth Officer, Ballot Officer, Scanner Officer etc.. 

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6. What is the dress code for Election Officials?

Election Officials are asked to wear appropriate dress. No political paraphernalia, including items or accessories that display candidate information or party preference.