Precinct pay increases to support recruitment efforts

OKLAHOMA CITY A bill passed in 2023 to increase precinct official pay went into effect July 1 doubling the pay precinct officials receive for a workday.

State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said he is confident the increase in pay will support recruitment efforts across the state.

“Precinct officials are vital to the success of elections,” Ziriax said. “We are extremely grateful to our state leaders for passing legislation that not only shows our current poll workers how much we appreciate them but also supports recruitment and retention efforts across the state.”

State law requires each precinct to have a minimum of three precinct officials an inspector, judge and clerk. On July 1, inspector pay increased from $110 a day to $225 a day. Pay for judges and clerks increased from $100 a day to $200 a day.

No experience is necessary to serve as a precinct official, but you must be willing and able to work long hours and have reliable transportation. You must also work in the county where you are registered to vote. Training is mandatory and will be provided.

Voters interested in serving as a precinct official should contact their county election board directly for more information. General information about becoming a poll worker is available on the State Election Board website.

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