At least twice a year, the Tioga County Board of Elections conducts elections for the voters to elect representatives in local, state and federal governments. The board needs at least 164 Election Day workers spread evenly between Democrats and Republicans at polling sites across the county. The majority of these workers have traditionally been retired and senior citizens. This year, the COVID-19 crisis has forced many of these faithful workers to opt out of service.
The Board of Elections currently needs at least 50 additional workers, both Democrats and Republicans to staff the polling sites during the upcoming election for President, Congress, state Senate and Assembly, two Supreme Court justices and three local officials. Workers may also
be registered with other parties or unaffiliated, but will be assigned to represent one of the major parties on Election Day.
The board will train workers to operate the voting machines and electronic poll books. Anyone who has touch screen or keyboard skills can check in voters on one of the new electronic poll books. Others can check voter credentials or follow checklists to help voters cast their ballots. We will provide PPE and have protocols in place to protect the election workers and the public.
Workers will be paid a base pay of $200 plus stipends for attending class and other related tasks.
If you wish to sign up to be an election worker, contact the Tioga County Board of Elections at 607-687-8261 or [email protected]. You must be a registered voter of Tioga County to be eligible. If you run a business and are
able to give interested individuals time off on Election Day, November 3rd, please ask them to contact us.
