Apply to become an Election Judge at these locations:
Requirements:
- You must be:
-At least 18 years of age
-Minnesota resident for at least 20 days
-Citizen of the United States
Identification may be required.
-Able to read, write, and speak the English language
-Eligible to vote and reside in the county
-Appointed by the municipal clerk
-Able to attend biennial training sessions
- You cannot be:
-Related to another election judge in the same precinct
-A candidate's spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister
-A candidate for the election in which you are serving
- Employer:
-Time off from work to serve
-A twenty day written notice must be provided
- Payment of Services:
-Election Judges are paid for their services
-The pay varies according to precinct policy
For more information, see Minnesota State Statutes
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work at one or several elections during your term
- Administer election procedures in the voting place
- Help protect the rights of the voters on Election Day
- Open and/or close the polls
- Responsible for all election materials
- Ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote only once
- Distribute ballots
- Help voters requiring assistance
- Maintain order in the voting place throughout the day
- Register new voters at the polling site
- Process absentee ballots
- Obtain the results after the polls are closed
- Certify the precinct election results
For additional information:
Election Judge Application form