Election Information

Election Inspectors

Are you interested in becoming an Election Day Inspector? Madison County hires more than 200 inspectors for each election. Applicants must be a registered voter in Madison County (18 years or older), a member of either the Republican or Democratic Party, and enjoy people and service to others. Click here for more information (pdf)

For complete information and a preliminary application, download Be An Election Inspector (pdf).

Resources for Election Inspectors

Thank you for your willingness to serve as Election inspectors and your commitment to the electoral process. Below you will find some tools that will assist you in your journey. All of the material below will be addressed in class, these links are meant to serve as a refresher if needed.

1. The Inspector training manual covers the policies and procedures needed for election day. From opening to closing this booklet offers the answer to your question Inspector training manual (pdf)

2. The Imagecast inspector manual covers the operating the ImageCast Voting System, Paper Ballot Voting Procedures and Ballot Marking Device Guide. The additional attachment reviews how an inspector will assist a voter that would like to review their ballot prior to casting their ballot. Imagecast Inspector Manual (pdf) Ballot Review instructions (pdf) Open/Close instructions(pdf)

3. "The Inspector" is a newsletter that will assist in keeping inspectors up to date on what is happening in the field of elections. The newsletter will be updated as changes occur."The Inspector" Newsletter 2011 (pdf)

4. Inspectors are required to ensure security of the ballots and voting machines. The attached are the required forms that are required to be filled out at the beginning and end of the day. Security Report (pdf) Ballot Transmittal Form (pdf)

5. Materials from last years schools of instruction. Training power point (pdf) Machine power point (pdf) Sample Election Inspector Test (pdf)