Promote Democracy - Serve as a Pollworker on Election Day!
 
Election Judges must meet the following qualifications:

• Registered electors who reside in the political subdivision, unless otherwise excepted, and are willing to serve – knowing that Election Day runs from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
• Be U.S. citizens by the date of the election at which they are scheduled to work;
• Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of an Election Judge;
• Attend a mandatory Election Judge class prior to each election at which they work;
• Never been convicted of election fraud, any other election offense, or fraud; and

• Neither a candidate whose name appears on the ballot in the precinct that they are appointed to serve nor a member of the immediate family, related by blood or marriage to the second degree, of a candidate whose name appears on the ballot in the precinct that they are appointed to serve.

  Get involved and assist voters on Election Day. Earn extra money** (stipend varies by county).  

  Contact your county elections official for more information.

  If you are a registered voter,  you may serve as a pollworker!

Student Election Judges must meet the following qualifications:

• Be at least 16 years old and a Junior or Senior “in good standing” at a public or private high school at the time of the election at which they plan to work;
• Submit an application; 
• Have the written consent of a parent or legal guardian;
• Have the approval of their school’s principal or designated administrator;
• Be U.S. citizens by the date of the election at which they are scheduled to work;
• Be willing to serve – knowing that Election Day runs from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
• Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of an Election Judge;
• Attend a mandatory Election Judge class prior to each election at which they work;
• Never have been convicted of election fraud, other election offenses or fraud; and 
• Not be related to any candidate on the ballot in the precinct where they are working.  

All applicants must have a Social Security number, which is required on the application.  Students CANNOT be paid without a Social Security number.

Contact your county elections official for more information.