Election Judge

Basic Qualifications...

• Must be eligible to vote in Minnesota
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

• Earn at least $13.50 per hour?
• Get involved in the election process?
• Work with the public?
• Meet new people?

• Mandatory 2-Hour On-Line Training (paid) - Head Judges require additional One Hour Training
• Judges can work a full day shift or half day shifts
• Judges can work one, two or all three elections (2024 Elections: March 5, August 13, November 5)
• Health Care Facility Election Judge Opportunity - Requires Additional One Hour Training

• You must be eligible to vote in Minnesota
• You must be able to read, write, and speak English
• You cannot be a candidate or the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of any candidate on the ballot in that precinct
• High school students 16 or 17 years old may serve as trainee election judges. Must be enrolled in a high school or homeschooled in Minnesota and may work from 6 am to no later than 9 pm at the polling place (half-day shifts are available)

• Set up the Polling Place
• Operate Voting Equipment
• Direct Voters to Correct Line
• Register Individuals to Vote
• Ensure all Qualified Voters are Permitted Vote
• Distribute Ballots and Demonstrate How to Vote
• Assist Voters
• Close Down Polling Place Following Voting
• Determine Results After Polls Close

• Complete an application HERE
• In Person - come to City Hall, 317 4th Street NW, to obtain/complete an application
• By Phone - call 218-759-3570 to request an application by mail
• By Email - request an application HERE