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Become an Election Judge
Election Judges
Election judges are the people responsible for administering election procedures in the voting place on Election Day. Election judges are compensated at an hourly rate.
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The City of Delano is not accepting applications for new election judges at this time. Applications will be reopened as positions become available.
You must be eligible to vote in Minnesota and able to read, write and speak English. Students 16 and 17 years old can be election judge trainees. There are restrictions on having relatives serve together as Election Judges. A relative is defined as a spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling, or stepsibling. Relatives cannot serve together in the same precinct at the same time. In addition, relatives of a candidate, and anyone who temporarily or permanently lives in the same house as a candidate cannot serve in the precinct where the candidate is on the ballot. Candidates cannot serve in a precinct where they are on the ballot.
Training
Election judges must attend a required training with Wright County. Training can be done online or in person. Dates are to be announced.
Absentee Voting
Some election judges (whose schedule allows) will also help facilitate absentee voting at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Delano. This is done prior to the Elections during normal business hours.
Work Day Schedule
The City of Delano schedules its election judges in shifts. Times are approximate and judges can specify which time works best with their schedule.
Times are approximate and judges can specify which time works best with their schedule.
- Morning: 6 AM - 12 PM
- Afternoon: 12 PM - 5:30 PM
- Evening: 5:30 PM - Close*
*Although polls close at 8 PM, judges working the evening shift are expected to stay until all closing procedures are complete.
Your employer is required to give you time off from work to be an Election Judge without a reduction in pay. More information can be found on the Secretary of State Website: www.mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us
Election judges play an important role in administering elections by ensuring the constitutional rights of voters are protected. Serving as an election judge is an opportunity to learn more about the election process and to provide a great service to the community.