Chicago (City), IL

This page contains information for the City of Chicago, IL, which recruits poll workers separately from Cook County. For information on being a poll worker elsewhere in Cook County, click here.

  • Phone:
    (312) 269-7984
  • Email:
    electionjudge@chicagoelections.gov
  • Office Address:
    69 West Washington St, Suites 600/800, Chicago, IL 60602
  • Start Time:
    5:00 AM End Time:
    7:00 PM or later.     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $170 to $255, plus compensation for workers who complete additional services.

Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Cook 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 4 hours. Training is required every even-numbered year.

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.

In addition to Election Day workers, the City of Chicago is looking for Early Voting and post-election workers.

Apply for early voting work here.

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

Individuals fluent in English and one of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Spanish, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Polish, Korean, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Taishanese.