Election Inspectors

Picture of election inspector. Inspectors provide essential assistance to the public as needed during the voting process. Inspectors are assigned to polling sites in bi-partisan teams and must attend training and pass a test every year.

If you are interested in working as an inspector contact:

Republicans contact John Fernandes at 585 753-1523 or Ashley Roose at 585 753-1534.
Democrats, for city inspectors contact Linda Cummings by e-mail or call 585 753-1555.
Democrats, for town inspectors contact Abigail Freeman by e-mail or call 585 753-1539.

Resources for Election Inspectors

Meal Breaks

During the day, there will be slower intervals, usually in mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Inspectors should take meal breaks during these times. All inspectors should be present at the election district from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. While each team of inspectors may set different times, the Board recommends that inspectors’ meal times not take over one hour. The Chairperson should enforce the same amount of time for each inspector.

Inspector Pay

Inspectors are paid for their election day service by the county in which they serve, in an amount fixed by the county legislative body. In Monroe County, the County Legislature sets the pay. Inspectors must be paid for attending required training schools.
The Board of Elections does NOT directly pay inspectors. The Board can confirm if any inspector worked, but questions about pay should be directed to the City or Town Clerks. Checks generally are sent within 4–6 weeks after the election. Their phone numbers are:

Rochester: 428-6193
Brighton: 784-5250
Chili: 889-3550
Clarkson: 637-1130
East Rochester: 586-3553
Gates: 247-6100
Greece: 225-2000
Hamlin: 964-2421
Henrietta: 334-7700
Irondequoit: 467-8840
Mendon: 624-6060
Ogden: 617-6100
Parma: 392-9461
Penfield: 340-8600
Perinton: 223-0770
Pittsford: 248-6200
Riga: 293-3880
Rush: 533-1312
Sweden: 637-2144
Webster: 872-1000
Wheatland: 889-1553