2024 Election Judges Needed
Columbia Heights needs a new generation of poll workers to step in for those who are retiring. The City also needs judges fluent in languages other than English to assist a more diverse population of voters.
The City of Columbia Heights is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as election judges in the upcoming 2024 elections:
Columbia Heights Municipal Special Election: Tue, Feb 13, 2024
Presidential Nomination Primary: Tue, March 5, 2024
State Primary Election: Tue, Aug 13, 2024
State General Election: Tue, Nov 5, 2024
To maintain balanced party representation at our polling places, we're in particular need of additional judges who are affiliated with the Republican or Legalize Marijuana Now parties or who are not affiliated with a major political party. Minnesota statute requires that no more than half of the election judges in a precinct may be members of the same major political party.
SERVE AS AN ELECTION JUDGE
Serving as an Election Judge is a great way to show pride in your community while learning about the election process and getting paid! Currently, election judges are paid $14 per hour.
Election judges serve as the officials in the polling places on Election Day. Some duties include opening and closing the polls, registering and signing in voters, distributing and collecting ballots, operating voting equipment, recording and certifying vote totals, and ensuring voters' rights are protected.
STUDENTS 16 AND OLDER CAN SERVE AS STUDENT ELECTION JUDGES!
Student Election Judges serve alongside Election Judges with the same duties and pay. It is a great opportunity for students to serve the community and gain valuable experience while earning money! It also looks great on college applications and resumes!
In addition to filling out the Election Judge application below, students must also receive permission from their parent/guardian and school by submitting the Student Election Judge Permission Slip (PDF).
HOW TO APPLY
Click here to fill out an election judge interest form. The Columbia Heights City Clerk will contact you with more information once the form is received. If you have any questions, please get in touch with City Clerk Sara Ion at 763-706-3611.
2-5-2024