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Election Inspectors

The Board of Elections employs Inspectors to work Primary, Special and General Elections at the rate of $300 per election.

Applicants must be:

  • A US Citizen and a resident of Sullivan County
  • Registered to vote and willing to work for either the Democratic or Republican party
  • Fluent in English (speaking, writing and reading)
  • Able to work from 5 a.m. until after the polls close at 9 p.m. on election days
  • Willing to work out of your voting district
  • Professional in your ability to work with a team and treat the public with respect and courtesy
  • Elected officials may not serve as inspectors

Training classes are offered annually with a choice of morning or afternoon sessions, each of which last about 2 and 1/2 hours and for which attendees are paid $40. In order to work on election day(s) attendees MUST pass a Written exam at the end of the class.

For additional information please contact the Board of Elections directly at 807-0400.


Information for Spanish speaking residents interested in working as election inspectors.