Election Judges oversee the voting process and assist voters in voting. The qualifications of a Judge are: being a citizen of the United States; being a registered voter in DuPage County; being of good repute and character; being able to speak, read, and write the English language; being skilled in the four fundamental rules of arithmetic; being of good understanding and capable. A Candidate, whether one's name appears on the ballot or as a valid write-in candidate, or an elected Precinct Committeeperson is not eligible to be a Judge.
Election Judges
Election Judges are responsible for the administration of election procedures in the Polling Place on Election Day in accordance with the law.
- Pay: $250 flat rate. Supply pick-up and return is $30.00 flat rate.
- Hours: Election Day starting at 5:00 am until approximately 9:00 pm
College Election Judges
Illinois Statutes provide the opportunity for individuals who are not entitled to vote to be appointed as a Judge if they are currently enrolled in a community college or a public or private Illinois university or college and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Pay: $250 flat rate. Supply pick-up and return is $30.00 flat rate.
- Hours: Election Day starting at 5:00 am until approximately 9:00 pm
High School Student Election Judge (First Judge)
Illinois Statutes provide the opportunity for high school juniors and seniors who are not entitled to vote to be appointed as Judges if they live in DuPage County and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Pay: $250 flat rate. Supply pick-up and return is $30.00 flat rate.
- Hours: Election Day starting at 5:00 am until approximately 9:00 pm
- Must complete online training course to be placed
Election Judge Applications and Forms
Submit an Election Judge Application ** NEW ELECTION JUDGES ONLY
Submit a College Election Judge Application
Submit a Student Judge Application (PDF)
For more information regarding Election Judge positions email: ElectionJudges@dupageco.org
Contact Us
For more information email the electionjudges@dupageco.org.
Election Worker positions assist the Election Division in carrying out various functions necessary to conduct an Election in DuPage County.
Check-In Clerk
The chief function of the check-in clerk on Election Night is to receive from the Election Judges all required election supplies designated by the DuPage County Election Division.
Teams of check-in clerks are needed at the Receiving Center located at the DuPage County Complex.
- Pay: $75.00 for the night
- Hours: Election Day approximately 6:30 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.
Field Representative
Field Representatives are trained personnel who serve as a link between the Election Division and the Election Judges by visiting assigned Polling Places lending support on Election Day.
- Must have worked as a Judge of Election for a minimum of four (4) Elections
- Pay: $350.00 plus mileage for Election Day
- Hours: Election Day starting at 5:00 am until approximately 9:00 pm
Production Laborer
Production Laborers prepare the supplies necessary for Election Judges to perform the duties on Election Day.
- Pay: $18.00/hour
- Hours: Multiple days, hours pending completion
Student Worker
Student workers assist the Election Judges when returning election supplies at the Receiving Center.
Student workers must be at least 14 years old, have a Social Security number, along with one other form of identification, in order to work on Election Night.
- Pay: Minimum wage at current Federal or State standard (whichever is higher)
- Hours: Election Night approximately 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Election Day Runner
Election Day Runners deliver needed supplies to various voting facilities throughout the Election Day. Runners must have reliable transportation and proof of valid auto insurance.
- Pay: $15.00/hour plus mileage ($0.625/mile)
- Hours: Election Day approximately 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Election Worker Interest Form
Submit an Election Worker Interest Form
For more information in regards to positions email: Administration
Documents & Links
Contact Us
- For more information email Administration
