JUDGE
OF ELECTION
What is a Judge of Election?
A judge of election is the official responsible for the
conduct of the election in the precinct-polling place.
Judges of election are the backbone of the electoral process. The job is
challenging, interesting, and a personally satisfying, rewarding experience.
Qualifications to be a Judge of Election
In order to qualify as a judge of election, an applicant
MUST:
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Be a citizen of the United States
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Be a registered voter in the City of Bloomington
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Be of good repute and character
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Be able to speak, read, and write the English language
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Be skilled in the 4 fundamentals of arithmetic (addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division)
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Be of good understanding and capable
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Not be a candidate for any office at the scheduled
elections
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Not be an elected committeeman
Appointment Process
Under law, the county chairman of the Democratic and
Republican parties recommends a precinct-by-precinct list of names of qualified
persons to serve as election judges for their respective parties.
The Board of Election Commissioners appoints these
individuals to serve as judges of election and the circuit court then confirms
the judges not less than 28 days prior to an election.
The Board accepts applications from the general public and works to fill
all vacancies.
A person may file an application with the City of
Bloomington Board of Election Commissioners office or notify his/her respective
political party that he/she would like to be placed on the submittal list for that
political party.
Length of Appointment
Judges of Election are appointed for a two-year term.
If I would like to be a Judge of Election, will I be paid?
Yes. Election judges are paid for their services. When an
election judge completes the training class and works the full election day,
he/she will receive a check in the amount of $125.00.
Can I take time off from work?
Yes, most employers allow time off without loss of wages to serve as an
election judge. Please check with your employer to see what guidelines
they might have for this community service.
What kind of training will I receive?
Election judges attend a four hour training class filled with fun and
information. Classes are held during day, evening and weekend hours to
meet the needs of election judges. Watch this website for announcements of
upcoming classes.
To request information about serving as a Judge of Election, click
here.
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