What's the job of an Election Judge

Election judges are essential to our democracy. Election judges are officials that staff local polling places, administer election procedures, and ensure that the rights of voters are protected on Election Day. Serving as an election judge provides an opportunity to learn about the elections process and is a great service to our community.

Duties of an Election Judge

• Set up the polling place
• Operate voting equipment
• Direct voters to the correct line
• Register individuals to vote
• Ensure all qualified voters are permitted to vote
• Demonstrate how to vote
• Distribute ballots to voters
• Assist voters
• Close down polling place following voting
• Determine results after polls close
• Certify the polling place results

Serving as an Election Judge

• Election judges may be asked to serve in the precinct where they live or elsewhere in the county or state.
• Election judges are assigned to work with several other election judges in a polling place.
• Election judges serve on General Election Day, November 2, 2010.
• Election judges may be asked to serve during a special election.