BECOME A REPUBLICAN ELECTION JUDGE IN MCLEAN COUNTY
Serve Your Community • Protect Election Integrity • Get Paid
🗳️ Election Judges are the frontline workers who help ensure every eligible voter can cast a ballot and every election is conducted fairly, accurately, and securely.
Paid Positions Available for Adults, College Students, and Qualified High School Students
Whether you live inside Bloomington city limits or elsewhere in McLean County, there is a place for you to serve!
STEP 1: DETERMINE THE ELECTION AUTHORITY YOU WANT TO SERVE
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
You will serve through the City of Bloomington Board of Election Commissioners. (Bloomington Elections)
MCLEAN COUNTY AT LARGE INCLUDING THE CITY OF NORMAL
You will serve through the McLean County Clerk's Office. (McLean County)
STEP 2: VERIFY YOU QUALIFY
You must generally:
✅ Be a U.S. citizen
✅ Be a registered voter in your election jurisdiction
✅ Be able to read, write, and speak English
✅ Be of good character and capable of performing election duties
✅ Not be a candidate for office in that election
✅ Not be an elected precinct committeeperson
✅ Not be subject to Illinois Sex Offender Registration requirements
High school and college students may also qualify to serve.
STEP 3: SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
McLean County (Outside Bloomington)
Apply through the McLean County Clerk's Office Election Judge Training Application. (McLean County)
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
Apply through the Bloomington Election Commission Election Judge Application. (Bloomington Elections)
STEP 4: COMPLETE TRAINING
Training helps you learn:
• Polling place procedures
• Voter check-in
• Election laws and regulations
• Voting equipment operation
• Election Day problem-solving
Both election authorities offer training opportunities before elections. Additional compensation may be available for completing training.
STEP 5: SERVE ON ELECTION DAY OR IN EARLY VOTING TIME SLOTS
Election Judges:
✔ Open and set up polling locations
✔ Assist voters throughout the day
✔ Verify voter eligibility
✔ Operate voting equipment
✔ Help close the polls and secure election materials
On Election Day expect to work approximately 5:15 a.m. until after polls close, often until 9:00 p.m. or later.
COMPENSATION
Compensation for early voting can vary depending amount of time you can serve.
Bloomington Election Commission
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Base Election Day Pay: $170
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Training Bonus: $50
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Total Possible Pay: $220
McLean County Clerk's Office
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Election Judges who complete required training receive approximately $220 for Election Day service.
WHY SERVE?
⭐ Support free and fair elections
⭐ Gain firsthand knowledge of the election process
⭐ Meet neighbors and community leaders
⭐ Earn compensation for your service
⭐ Strengthen our democracy
CONTACT INFORMATION
McLean County Clerk's Office
115 E. Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: (309) 888-4035
City of Bloomington Board of Election Commissioners
Bloomington City Election Commission
121 N. Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: (309) 888-5136
DEMOCRACY WORKS BEST WHEN CITIZENS PARTICIPATE.
BECOME AN ELECTION JUDGE TODAY!
Updated 6/10/26
