The Clark County Board of Elections needs more poll workers for the Nov. 6 presidential election.

The board currently has 400 residents signed up, the minimum number of poll workers required for an election. But they say they need an additional 63 people or more in anticipation of a larger than usual turnout that could rival or even surpass the 2008 presidential election, said Clark County Board of Elections Director Mark Oster.

“This election we’re having greeters in locations where we have more than one precinct. They will be trained like regular poll workers. They’ll make sure voters got to the correct precinct and make sure they have the proper ID. It will help smooth out the process,” Oster said.

Poll workers are currently paid $101.50 for the day and $10 for attending training sessions. Presiding judges earn more, getting $111.50 for the day and $10 for training sessions.

Training begins Sept. 17 for poll workers who will be assigned to work with a team of four at the county’s 100 precincts.

Voter turnout for the 2008 presidential election was nearly 68 percent of registered voters in Clark County and just less than 70 percent statewide, according to the Ohio Secretary of State website.

Matt Tlachac, who will succeed Oster as director of the elections board when he retires Aug. 31, said the additional poll workers will aid in guiding the large volume of voters on where to cast their ballots and will also fill any vacancies left by trained workers who cancel on Election Day due to emergencies.

“We want a good amount of extra workers to fill a void if something comes up and people are not able to work. We are anticipating a higher turnout and we want to make sure things run smoothly,” Tlachac said.

Area residents interested in becoming a poll worker must be at least a senior in high school and a registered voter.

For more information on becoming a poll worker, call (937) 521-2120.