Operating fair and honest elections is crucial and requires the labor of over 1000 citizens just like you - citizens with families, jobs and other responsibilities in life.

These citizens serve as poll officials on Election Day. While they are compensated, it is not the pay that motivates them. They do these jobs because they believe in fair elections and want to protect their privilege to vote. Election laws are becoming more and more complex, so having skilled poll workers has become even more critical.

     Five officials are typically assigned to each precinct. This can vary depending on the number of registered voters in a precinct. The law dictates there is to be 50/50 representation of Democrats and Republicans in each precinct. The person designated as the Judge Operator is to be of the opposing party of the Officer. The two (2) Precinct Registrar are also to be of opposing parties.

     If you are a registered and active voter in Davidson County and want to be involved, become a poll official! You will be trained to do one of the five different jobs required at the polls. When Election Day comes, you’ll work a long day. You’ll be tired at the end, but you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you did your part to ensure that Davidson County has fair and honest elections. After all, that is the basis of the governmental systems of our county, our state and our country.

     It’s easy!  Just complete the attached application.  Follow the instructions carefully.  Mail the completed application to:

          Davidson County Election Commission
          P.O. Box 650
          Nashville, TN 37292

For more information call

862-8804 or 862-8800

or visit the DCEC website

http://www.nashville.gov/vote/poll_official.asp