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Clerk's Office

Election Official Application

Thank you for your interest in serving your community as an Election Official!

This application is confidential and will not be shared outside the City Clerk’s office.

The current hourly pay rate is $15.87.

The application deadline to be scheduled for the Presidential election is Monday, October 7th at 8am. Applications accepted after this date will not be scheduled until 2025.

Have you served as a City of Madison election official before?
Contact Information
Legal Name
Please include first, middle, and last name.
Only if different from legal name.
Current Address
You must live in Dane County to work at the polls in the City of Madison.
Do you have a different mailing address?
Example: 608-123-4567
Example: 608-123-4567
Are you a US Citizen
Answering “No” or “Prefer not to answer” means you may only be assigned the position of Greeter.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Answering “Yes” or “Prefer not to answer” means you may only be assigned the position of Greeter.
Are you a high school student?
Which high school do you attend?
Working at the Polls
If yes, we will contact you to arrange for suitable accommodation.
Are you fluent in a language other than English?
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