Election Judge

What is an Election Judge?

Election judges serve a vital role in protecting the rights of voters. They are responsible for ensuring that the electoral process is administered fairly and in accordance with election law. Most importantly, election judges help ensure that every person qualified to vote is permitted to vote and that every person permitted to vote is a qualified voter. Election judges represent the foundation of the electoral process on Election Day.

The information on this website pertains to election judges working in Vermilion County.

More Information (links)

Election Judge Application
Election Judge Training
Appointment and Placement
Student Judges

Responsibilities

Opening the polling place in the morning and closing it at night

Setting up election equipment

Providing assistance to voters

Signing in voters

Verifying voter qualifications

Distributing ballots

Operating voting equipment

Filling out forms documenting polling place activity

Certifying vote totals

Eligibility

A U.S. citizen

A resident of Vermilion County

A registered voter of good moral character

Able to speak, read and write English

Of good understanding and able to perform duties

Not be a candidate for any office at the election and not be an election
precinct committeeperson

Hours

Polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Judges should arrive at their work site at least 30 minutes before the polls open and stay after the polls close until all paperwork is completed.

Judges Salary

Judges receive $120.00 for their work. This includes $110.00 for working the entire election day and $10.00 for attending a training session prior to the election.