Election Judges

DuPage County is looking for election judges for the upcoming Presidential election.Election Judge QualificationsTo qualify, an applicant must:-be a citizen of the United States;-be a registered voter in DuPage County;-be of good repute and characte…

DuPage County is looking for election judges!

To qualify as an Election Judge, an applicant must:

  • be a citizen of the United States;

  • be a registered voter in DuPage County;

  • be of good repute and character;

  • be able to speak, read and write the English language;

  • be skilled in the four fundamental rules of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication)

  • be of good understanding and capable;

  • not be a candidate for any office at the election

  • not be an elected committeeman.

  • Illinois Statutes require bipartisan representation in the polling place. An individual must declare the party he/she wishes

  • Pay: $130 base pay plus $30 for Judges that complete training and mileage to those Judges who return supplies to the Election Division

  • Hours: Election Day starting at 5:00 am until approximately 9:00 pm

  • Election judge application apply here

  • College Judges of Election

  • 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 apply here

  • High School Judges of Election (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. If you are 16 years old or older, apply here

  • For more information go to the DuPage Election Division website or email the election commission at electionjudges@dupageco.org