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2. Election Inspector (Poll Worker) Application

   The City of West Allis encourages all citizens to vote and to become involved in the election process. One of the most rewarding ways to contribute is to serve your community as an Election Inspector, or Poll Worker. Citizen involvement is essential in conducting open, accurate and fair elections. We hope that you will consider participating in the election process by signing up to be an election inspector. Generally, the City staffs the polling places with 125 election inspectors. For Presidential or other large elections, additional election inspectors are needed. To help you make an informed decision before applying for the position, please review the following information.

4. Responsibilities of an Election Inspector

   Organizing the polling place before the polls open, election day voter registration, checking in voters on the electronic poll book (Badger Books), reviewing the voter's photo ID, issuing ballots, assisting voters and providing instruction as necessary, processing absentee ballots, monitoring the voting equipment, signing and assisting with paperwork

6. First Name*
7. Last Name*
9. Address1*
11. Address2
13. City*
14. State*
15. Zip*
17. Phone Number*
18. Does your phone accept text (SMS) messages?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
20. Email Address*
22. Are you a qualified elector of Milwaukee County?*

    A "qualified elector" is an adult citizen of the United States who has resided in the election district for 28 consecutive days and is not otherwise disqualified to vote.

    1. Yes
    2. No
24. Are you a High School Student?*

    A student who is 16 or 17 years of age and who is enrolled in grades 9-12 in a public or private high school and has at least a 3.0 GPA may serve as an election inspector with the approval of the student’s parent or guardian. Written authorization from the student’s parent or guardian is required.

    1. Yes
    2. No
26. Special skills and qualifications (please include all computer software which you can operate skillfully)*
28. Are you currently a registered member of a political Party?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
29. If yes, please indicate:

    1. Democratic
    2. Republican
31. Have you ever served as an election official?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
32. If yes, where and when.
34. I would like the following special considerations, if possible (Examples: to work with specific other individuals, to be able to leave the site for mealtimes, accessibility needs etc.)
36. Are you fluent in a language other than English? If so, which language(s)?
38. Where do you prefer to work?*

    1. Wherever Needed
    2. City Hall
    3. Central High School
    4. Lane Intermediate School
    5. WAWM Rec Center
    6. Nathan Hale High School

    As of December 6, 2021 the polling places and those wards assigned to it have not yet been determined.  We will still have the 5 listed below, plus 2 more yet to be determined.  

40. Which shift(s) do you prefer to work?*

    1. Any shift
    2. Full day (6:00 a.m. to close)
    3. Early shift (6:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
    4. Late shift (1:00 p.m. to close)
42. Would you like to be compensated?*

    1. Yes, I want to be paid.
    2. No, I want to be a volunteer.
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44. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
45. Email address

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46. Submit

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