Election Official Qualifications

• Must be a resident of Rutherford County, Tennessee

• Must be a registered voter in Rutherford County, Tennessee

• Must not be an elected government official or a manager or treasurer for any candidate/political party

• Must not be a candidate in the election

Election Official Positions

• Elections Officer

• Voter Registrar

• Voting Machine Operator

Training

Election Officials are required to attend training conducted by the Administrator of Elections' team prior to each election.

Compensation - Minimum Pay $150.00

Election Officials are compensated for time spent in training and for work on election day. Please allow 1-2 weeks for receipt of stipend pay.

Election Day Checklist

• Arrive by 6:00 a.m. Stay 'til Officer releases

• Wear acceptable, comfortable shoes and clothing

• No Campaign attire, buttons, or political jewelry

• Arrange food and beverages for the entire day

• Personal cell phone usage - outside polling place

• No campaign bumper stickers inside 100' line

• Discussion of politics is not permitted while working at the polls

• Smoking is not permitted in polling place

To Apply or to Obtain More Information

To apply, submit a signed, completed application form. If you would like more information on becoming an Election Official, please contact the Rutherford County Election Commission at:

One Public Square, Room 103
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Phone: (615) 898-7743