Election Judge Information

Please fill out the application and either email, mail, fax, or deliver the application to the City Clerk's Office.

Per State Law you must be:

  • A U.S. citizen
  • Eligible to vote in Minnesota
  • At least 18 years old (unless you are applying to be a Student Trainee Election Judge - if so, please contact our office for more information)
  • Able to read, write and speak English
The General Election will require the greatest number of judges. Therefore, even if you indicate availability for both elections, it may not be possible to be scheduled for both elections.

The polls are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Election Judges are able to be scheduled to work a full or partial day. Hours are available from 5:45 a.m. to approximately 10:00 p.m.

If chosen to serve, you will receive an email regarding an appointment to serve as an election judge and information concerning election judge training sessions approximately 30 days prior to that particular election. We like to give all our residents the opportunity to serve their community.

ELECTION JUDGE PAY RATE

City of Richfield - Election Judge Pay Rate

  • Head Judge - $13.00/hour
  • Assistant Head Judge - $12.00/hour
  • Election Judge - $10.00/hour
  • Student Election Judge - $10.00/hour
  • Training - $25 (approximately 2 hours) Every Election Judge is required to complete at least 2 hours of training every 2 years.
A W-4 is required to be paid for your election judge service. If you would like to volunteer your time and not receive payment, you must submit a written statement that you wish to volunteer your time BEFORE election day. 

If you have any questions please contact Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk, at 612-861-9738.