Hamilton County Board of Elections in Norwood // Photo: facebook.com/HamiltonCountyBoardOfElections

The Hamilton County Board of Elections (BOE) is looking for registered voters to help work the polls for the Nov. 4 general election.

Precinct Election Officials (PEOs) can earn $225+ for training, set-up and working the polls on Election Day. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen; a registered and active voter in Hamilton County; comfortable using electronic technology; and be able to read, write and speak fluently in English. You cannot be a convicted felon or a candidate for any office being voted on at the polling place in this election.

High school students aged 17 or older may also apply, says Hamilton County BOE Director Sherry Poland.

In Hamilton County, the BOE is especially looking for PEOs in these areas:

Registered Republicans:

  • Springfield Township 
  • Columbia Township                                                    
  • Blue Ash                                                                      
  • Forest Park
  • Lincoln Heights
  • Indian Hill
  • Pleasant Ridge
  • Mt. Airy
  • Spring Grove Village
  • Northside

Registered Democrats:

  • Cleves
  • Miami Township
  • Harrison (non-affiliated voters needed too)

You can learn more about becoming a PEO and apply at votehamiltoncountyohio.gov. If you have any questions, you can contact the BOE at 513-946-8500.

Katherine Barrier is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s journalism program and has nearly 10 years of experience reporting local and national news as a digital journalist. At CityBeat, she...