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 We
are looking for good citizens to become part of our election day team.
Because of our dedicated poll workers, we are able to provide quality
service for voters at every polling place location in the County.
Poll workers are selected and appointed by the Supervisor of Elections. An
Election Board for each precinct is composed of a Clerk, an appropriate
number of Inspectors, and a Poll Deputy. Where applicable, an Election
Assistant is appointed for technical support with a laptop computer.
Each member of the Election Board must be:
- A registered voter in DeSoto County (except for
Deputies)
- Able to read and write the English Language
- Available to work at the polling place from
6:00 a.m. until after the polls close at 7:00 p.m. (most poll work is
completed by 8:00)
- Trained at one of the poll worker training
sessions conducted prior to election day
- Public service oriented
No Election Board may be composed solely of members
of one political party with one exception: In a primary election in which
only one party has candidates appearing on the ballot, all Clerks and
Inspectors may be of that party. Any person whose name appears as an
opposed candidate for any office is not eligible to serve on an Election
Board.
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The
clerk is in charge of and responsible for ensuring that the
Election Board carries out its duties.
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| Inspectors |
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Inspectors
assist the Clerk with assigned duties at the polls on election
day.
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The
Deputy's responsibility is to maintain good order at the polls.
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TRAINING CLASSES
Florida law requires that all Election Board members attend a training
session to learn about their specific duties and responsibilities as
election officials. These required classes are conducted by the Supervisor
of Elections prior to each primary, general, and special election and are
held at various sites and times (calendar of
events) around the County.
A TYPICAL DAY WORKING AT THE POLLS
 Election
Board members must report to their assigned precinct (polling
place locations) by 6:00 a.m. to prepare the polling place for voting
by setting up the voting booths, signs, and supplies. At 7:00 a.m., the
poll workers open the polls for voting and:
- Verify voter identification, addresses and
signatures
- Issue ballots and demonstrate proper voting
procedures
- Provide assistance to voters as needed
At 7:00 p.m., or whenever the last voter in line at
7:00 p.m. has voted, poll workers close the polls and perform their
post-election responsibilities which includes packing up. The Clerk and
Deputy deliver all election materials to a designated drop-off point.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED - "When you work the polls, the polls
work!"
Many of your friends, neighbors and co-workers serve as poll workers each
election year to perform this valuable public service. Why not join them?
If you would like to contribute to making the election process work by
serving as a poll worker on election day, you may:
- Call our office at 863-993-4871 and ask about
becoming a poll worker.
- Stop by our office at 201 East Oak Street in
Arcadia, FL and fill out an application.
- Complete the
printable
version of our poll worker application and mail to
Once we have received your application, your name
will be added to our database of prospective poll workers. If you have
previously worked at the polls on election day or already applied, your
application is active and you do not need to re-apply. We appreciate your
interest and your assistance!
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