Shelby County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (217) 774-4421
  • Email:
    shcoclerk@shelbycounty-il.gov
  • Office Address:
    301 East Main St, Shelbyville, IL 62565 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 230, Shelbyville, IL 62565
  • Start Time:
    5:00 AM End Time:
    Approximately 8:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $190 for Election Day. $25 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Shelby County to be a poll worker

  • Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: High school juniors/seniors who are U.S. citizens and county residents.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 1.5 hours. Training is required every even-numbered year.

In addition to Election Day workers, Shelby County is looking for Early Voting and post-election workers. Please contact election officials, listed above, for additional information.

Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly encouraged to apply.

Election officials may allow students who are U.S. citizens and are enrolled in public or private Illinois universities, colleges, or community colleges to serve as poll workers without being registered to vote in the jurisdiction. Contact your election officials (contact info above) for more information.