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Election boards play a key role in the election process. Each county polling location must have an election board present. The election board is responsible for the operation of the polling location including checking-in voters, issuing ballots, and ensuring a smooth and successful Election Day.
- Candidates, and relatives of candidates, are not allowed to serve on any election board.
- A polling location election board must have a minimum of one inspector, two judges, and two clerks.
Election Board Members
Inspectors
- Appointed by the county commission in conjunction with the county auditor.
- Appointments must be made 40 days prior to the election.
- Serve as the polling location supervisor.
- Verifies polling location election results.
- Must be a qualified elector.
Judges
- Appointed by the district party chairs of each political party.
- If the district party chair fails to appoint a judge by 40 days before the election, the county auditor can appoint judges.
- Issues ballots to voters – INITIALS THE BALLOT
- Verifies polling location election results.
- Must be a qualified elector.
Clerks
- Appointed by the county auditor.
- Verifies qualifications and identification of voters.
- Checks voters in to the polling location and manages pollbooks.
- Can be 16 years old.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of the county.
Greeter/Aide
- A clerk that greets and assists voters at the polling location.
- Reminds voters to have proper ID readily available.
- Directs voters to clerk station.
ExpressVote Aide
- A judge that assists voters with initiating their voting session on the ExpressVote.
- Manages check-in receipts once voting session is initiated.