States

Adams County, IL

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Office Address:
Adams County Clerk/Recorder, 507 Vermont St, Quincy, IL 62301
Poll Worker Start Time:
5:00 AM
Poll Worker End Time:
7:30 to 8:00 PM (You must work the full day)
Compensation:
$220 for Election Day. $15 for training.

Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Adams 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 to 1.5 hours. If a poll worker is unable to attend in-person training, the county will mail training materials.

Additional Information

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Adams County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.

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.