Serve as an Election Judge
Serve as an Election Judge
Serving as an Election Judge is a great way to show pride in your community while learning about the election process and getting paid! Currently, election judges are paid $11 per hour.
Election judges serve as the officials in the polling places on Election Day. Some duties include opening and closing the polls, registering and signing in voters, distributing and collecting ballots, operating voting equipment, recording and certifying vote totals, and ensuring voters' rights are protected.
Students 16 and Older can serve as Student Election Judges!
Student Election Judges serve alongside Election Judges with the same duties and pay. It a great opportunity for students to serve the community and gain valuable experience while earning money! It also looks great on college applications and resumes!
To qualify, you must:
1. Notify your employer in writing at least 20 days in advance of election day.
2. Attach a certificate of service to your notice. This will be provided by the City Clerk.
"Without a reduction in pay" means that get to earn at least the same amount you would have, had you gone to work that day. Employers may reduce the salary of the employee by the amount received for working as an election judge for hours the employee would normally work. The Statute makes this decision optional for the employer.
You may voluntarily take a vacation day to be fully paid by your employer and receive election judge pay as extra income; however, an employer may not force you to take a vacation or any other form of paid leave.
You may give this letter to your employer, provided by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, to explain the law regarding time off from work to serve as an election judge.