Want to earn extra money for yourself OR fundraise for a non-profit organization OR join your neighbors and become a precinct official on election day.

An election official is required to work either as a Republican or Democrat. If you are interested in being appointed as an election official for the County of Henrico, please complete the form by clicking the link.

Forms for Officer of Election

Republican (PDF)	Democrat (PDF)
These are PDF forms. Choose the one you like, then print the form, sign it, and mail it to us (or bring it in to our office).

To become an Election Official in Henrico County, you must:

Be a United States citizen
Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Be 18 years old by the next general election
Have had your voting rights restored if you have ever been convicted of a felony
Have had your capacity restored if you have ever been declared mentally incapacitated in a Circuit Court.

Those appointed must be:

Qualified voter of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Commited to the electoral process
Available to serve the entire time the polls are open on election day.

The Henrico County Electoral Board is responsible for conducting elections in our county. The County of Henrico currently operates 89 voting precincts.

Approximately 1,100 election officials serve during each election held in the county representing the Democratic and Republican parties.

Election officials must provide their own transportation to and from the polls on election day.

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