Student Judge of Election Information

Will County has participated in students serving as Election Judges since it became law in 2000. It has proven to be a successful and rewarding experience for students. In order to qualify, you must:

• Be able to read, write and speak English;
• Be a U.S. Citizen;
• Be a high school senior in good standing;
• Have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
• Have the written approval of the principal of your high school and your parent;
• Successfully complete the State required training session;
• Be able to work on Election Day beginning at 5:00 a.m. until after the polls close when all duties are completed.

The law does not require a student to be a registered voter.

Election Judges are responsible for the proper and legal conduct of the election. They are required to maintain order in the polling place on Election Day. Responsibilities may include opening and closing  the polling place, verifying voter’s eligibility, and processing the ballots, and returning ballots and supplies to designated stations. Student Election Judges have the same responsibilities, duties and authority as other Election Judges.

A student Election Judge is paid the same salary as other Election Judges, which is $90.00 base pay and $45.00 additional for attending the required training session.

Student Election Judge Application Form

Student Election Judge Application (PDF Format)

This is a challenging, interesting and a personally rewarding experience. If you are interested in serving as a student Election Judge, contact your school principal or the Will County Clerk’s office at (815) 740-4616 or(815) 740-4617.