Be an Election Judge

ELECTION JUDGES ARE VITAL TO EFFICIENT AND HONEST ELECTIONS!

What is an election judge?
An election judge plays a very important role in the election process. Election judges are a temporary position who work as a team to ensure a fair and accessible election. Serving as an election judge is a chance to learn about elections, and is a great service to the community.

What are some of the duties of election judges?   
   • To open and close the polls (judges work from 6 a.m. to about 9 p.m.).
   • To be responsible for all election materials.
   • To ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote.
   • To distribute ballots.
   • To ensure all votes are cast in secret.
   • To help voters requiring assistance.
   • To maintain order in the precinct throughout the day.
   • To certify the precinct election results.

Who is eligible?
Judges should reside in and be entitled to vote in Minnesota and must be 18 years of age or older. Students 16 and 17 years-old can be election judge trainees.

Pay
You can choose to volunteer or be paid. Wages vary by city or township.
Student trainees must be paid no less than two-thirds of the minimum wage.