Chicago Board Of Elections Lining Up Judges For Mayoral Runoff

CHICAGO — You, too, can be an election judge. The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners is still looking for residents to serve as election judges in the April 4 municipal run-off election.

Election judges work inside a city polling place from 5 a.m. until approximately 8 p.m. on election day. Judges must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter in Cook County age 18 or older. In addition, prospective judges must complete in-person training.

Pay will be $255 for each returning judge who served and completed the online training prior to the November 8, 2022 general election, will complete a refresher in-person training for 2023 and serves successfully on election day; and $230 for new judges who attend the in-person training class and serves successfully on election day, or returning judges that did not complete the online training prior to November 8, 2022; and $170 for each judge who serves successfully on Election Day without attending the in-person training class.

Tasks for election day include setting up the election polling place, voting equipment and accessibility. During voting hours (6 a.m. to 7 p.m.), judges will check in voters, activate a voter’s card, and clear ballot jams, and close the polling place.

For more information about becoming an election judge and to apply online, visit the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.

Juniors and seniors in high school, and college students can also serve as a student judge in the April 4 runoff. Click here to apply to serve as a student election judge.