As you are aware, the 2012 presidential election will be held on November 6, 2012. Each year, Ramsey County Elections appoints over a thousand election judges to serve in over 97 St. Paul polling places. Election judges play a vital role in Election Day operations, and serving as an election judge is a great way to be civically involved. In a presidential election year, more judges are needed in order to accommodate the high voter turnout.
Minnesota law allows for workers to take time off work in order to serve as an election judge.
What are the required qualifications to be an election judge?
You must be at least 18 years of age
You must be a citizen of the United States
You must be able to read, write, and speak English
You must be eligible to vote in Minnesota
You cannot serve at an election in the same district where your spouse, parent, child or sibling is a candidate
You cannot serve in the same precinct with your spouse, parent, child, or sibling
Do election judges who serve in St. Paul have to be residents of Ramsey County?
No. Residents of Minnesota can serve anywhere in Minnesota as an election judge. Unfortunately, residents of other states cannot serve as an election judge in Minnesota.
What is the time commitment?
There will be a paid two-hour election judge training provided by Ramsey County. Several sessions in October are available to choose from. On Election Day, election judges report at 6:00 AM and work until the polling place is closed and election results have been sent, usually around 8:30 or 9:00 PM. (Under Minnesota Law, election judges are allowed to take paid time off of work in order to serve on Election Day.)
Are election judges compensated?
Yes. Election judge pay starts at $8.00/hour. Election judges may also volunteer their time if they wish.
How can we get more information?
Please visit our website (www.rcelections.org) and click on the ‘Election Judges’ tab. Potential election judges can also call us at 651-266-2171.
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