2019-2021 Precinct Official Appointments

The Wayne County Board of Elections relies on civic-minded community members to help operate each of our 30 polling places on Election Day. If you're interested in becoming a Precinct Official, please read the qualifications and requirements below and then fill out a Precinct Official application.​

Qualifications:

• Must be a Wayne County registered voter; 
  
• Must not be a candidate or relative of a candidate;
  
• Must not be an elected official, a political party office holder, or be a manger or treasurer for a candidate or a political party;
  
• Must not serve at the same polling place as a spouse, child, spouse of a child, sister, or brother.

                          (Click here for a Precinct Official Qualifications pamphlet)​​

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Requirements: 

• Must attend all required training classes prior to an election & must work on Election Day in order to be paid for training classes;
• Must work all day on Election Day (approximately 6 a.m.-8 p.m.);
  
• Must have reliable transportation to and from assigned polling location;
  
• Must assist with setup of supplies and voting equipment on the day prior to Election Day;
  
• Must not promote or discuss any candidate, political party, policy/cause, etc. while working! 
  

NCGS § 163-41

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Precinct Official Information:​

​​​Wayne County, North Carolina ​

Board of Elections