Did You Know that High School Students (16+) Can Work as Election Inspector?

Wisconsin law allows qualified students to serve as  Election Inspector. It's a great way for students to become involved in their communities and learn about government.

Qualifications:

• Are 16 or 17 years of age
• Are enrolled in grades 9 to 12 in a public, private or tribal school
• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average or the equivalent
• Have the written approval of their parent or guardian
• Have the written approval of the principal of the school in which they are enrolled, if the student has less than a 3.0 grade point average
• Reside in the municipality.
• Students may serve only at polling places that serve their residence.

Steps to Become a Student Election Inspector

• Municipal clerk shall obtain written authorization from the student's parent or guardian.
• Clerk obtains written authorization from the principal of the school where the student is enrolled
  • Student must have a 3.0 grade point average to qualify to serve

Restrictions

• A student may only serve as a poll worker at a polling place if at least one inspector, other than the chief inspector, is a qualified elector of the municipality
• A student may not serve as chief inspector at a polling place
• A student serving as a poll worker may not challenge any person offering to vote.
• Other duties students may have the opportunity to perform:
  • Registering voters
  • Recording voters' names on the voter list
  • Issuing ballots
  • Assisting voters with special needs
  • Counting votes