Election Workers

The City of Dearborn hires election workers (also known as election inspectors) to assist at polling places, with processing of absentee ballots on Election Day, and support early voting in the nine days leading up to an election. Election workers are trained and compensated by the City of Dearborn. 

Serving as an Election Worker

Election workers receive paid training from the City of Dearborn. 

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Eligibility

To serve as an election worker, you must: 

Be at least 18 years old and registered to vote in Michigan.
Computer proficiency is required.

To serve as an election worker, complete an application and return it to the City Clerk's Office in person at the Dearborn Administrative Center (16901 Michigan Ave) or by mail to: 

Dearborn City Clerk 

Elections

16901 Michigan Ave, Ste 11

Dearborn, MI 48126

 

Applications may also be returned via email to Elections@Dearborn.gov. 

Apply to be an Election Worker

Serve on Election Day

Election workers are needed to help operate polling places and process absentee ballots on Election Day for the following elections: 

Aug. 4, 2026 (State Primary Election)

Nov. 3, 2026 (General Election)

All election workers must stay at their assigned post until all work is completed. 
 

Serve at a Polling Place

Set up your assigned polling place, verify voters' registration, issue assigned ballots, help voters submit their ballot into the tabulator, share "I Voted" stickers, and properly shut down the polling place when voting concludes. 

 

Hours: 6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.* 

Pay: $270 for the day

 

* Or until work is completed

Serve at the Receiving Board

Assist workers from precincts with election day data.

Hours:  7 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Midnight) *

Pay: $100 for the day

 

* Or until work is completed

Apply to Serve as an Election Worker