August 1st is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day – and Chicago needs Election Judges for the November 5th Presidential Election! Judges can earn anywhere from $170 to $230 and Election Coordinators can earn up to $450.
Interested voters can apply online to serve at: https://pollworker.chicagoelections.gov
Voters can also apply through a paper application or in-person at 69 W. Washington St., 6th Floor.
The Board needs judges from both the Republican and Democratic Parties, and is seeking bilingual judges fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, and Tagalog.
Election Judges must meet all of the requirements listed in the application, including being:
- a US citizen
- a registered voter in Cook County (if 18 or older)
- able to speak, read and write English
Election Judges are paid to manage the precinct polling place and assist voters. Judges share these responsibilities:
- Arrive at 5 a.m. on Election Day to set up equipment;
- Open the polls on time at 6 a.m. on Election Day;
- Issue the correct ballots to each voter and help voters with registration and other questions, from 6 a.m. through 7 p.m.
- Completing all reports after the polls close.
Election Judges can earn anywhere from $170 to $230. Payment is based on completion of training and service on Election Day. Extra compensation also is paid to Judges who:
- Pick up the Election Judge key envelope the week before Election Day;
- Allow the use of the Judge's cell phone (by all judges within the polling place) on Election Day;
- Return the election materials to a receiving station on election night (to be determined by all Judges on Election Day.)
Questions? Voters can contact [email protected] or call 312-269-7984.