Election Judges
Do You Meet the Following Requirements?
- Eligible to vote in the State of Minnesota
- Able to read, write, and speak English
- At least 18 years of age
- Not a candidate in the election, and not closely related to a candidate (Election Judges can not be a spouse, parent, child, or sibling of a candidate.)
- Not closely related to an election judge in the same precinct (but can serve in another precinct)
Do You Want To?
- Earn extra money?
- Get involved in the election process?
- Work with the public?
- Do something different than the same old run-of-the-mill stuff?
- Meet lots of people?
If so, you can be an Election Judge!
What Does This Involve?
- Become a Certified Election Judge by attending a 2-hour training class.
- Commitment to working the Primary Election in August - August 11, 2020.
- Commitment to working the General Election in November - November 3, 2020
- Certified Judges will be assigned to work at the City’s ten polling sites on Election Day by City Administration staff. A Head Judge is appointed at each Polling Site to assist during Election Day.
- On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; judges begin working at 6:00 a.m. and usually finish before 10:00 p.m. Many judges choose to work all day and some request to work either the morning to early afternoon shift or the afternoon to evening shift.
How Does a Person Sign Up?
Contact the City Administration Office at 507-774-7341 if you are interested in becoming an Election Judge.
