Cook County Clerk’s Office Seeking Election Judges for Upcoming April 1 Municipal Elections
Cook County Clerk’s Office Seeking Election Judges for Upcoming April 1 Municipal Elections
Suburban voters can do their part for local democracy and earn some cash in the process by working as an Election Judge for the Cook County Clerk’s Office in the April 1, 2025, Consolidated General Election.
Clerk Monica Gordon is putting out a special appeal for judges for the upcoming local municipal elections, when both voter turnout and Election Judge participation drops off significantly. The pay rate for poll workers has increased to $250 for Election Judges and $400 for Polling Place Technicians, and the Clerk’s Office provides training for both positions.
“With the Presidential Election behind us, we are encouraging Cook County voters to re-focus and prepare to engage in their local elections and serving as an Election Judge on the front lines of our democracy is a great place to start,” said Gordon.
The two judge positions available include:
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Election Judge: These judges greet voters, sign them in, and work together to ensure the polling place is running smoothly and voters are properly served. This position earns $250.
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Polling Place Technician: Technicians work with election judges to check supplies and equipment and assist with the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of election equipment. Due to the additional equipment responsibilities, Polling Place Technicians receive additional training and earn $400.
The Clerk’s Office is also in need of bilingual Election Judges in many precincts with high concentrations of Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Gujarati, Urdu, and Arabic-speaking voters who are not proficient in English and may need special assistance at the polls. College and High School students are also encouraged to consider serving as judges.
“Every vote cast is a voice heard, and our Election Judges work to ensure that the voting process is smooth, secure, and accessible to all. They truly are the front-line defenders of our democracy.”
Election Judges must be a registered Cook County voter or an eligible college or high school student (16 or older).
Anyone who wishes to serve on Election Day is encouraged to apply as soon as possible, so they will have time to take a required training class that best fits their schedule. Prospective Election Day workers can apply online, at: www.cookcountyclerk.com/work.
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