Become a poll worker
Learn about eligibility, training, hiring by local clerks, and Michigan’s Democracy MVP interest form.
Become an election inspector ↗Participate beyond your ballot
Help run and observe elections
Understand the different official roles before applying, volunteering, or observing.
Choose how you want to participate
Watcher and challenger rules
Understand the differences between public poll watchers, credentialed challengers, and paid election inspectors.
Official observer materials ↗Take a five-minute action
Check an agenda, contact an official, follow a bill, or prepare public comment.
Open five-minute actions →Roles are not interchangeable: election inspectors are trained and hired by clerks; challengers require credentials from authorized organizations; members of the public may observe only under applicable rules.