Cumberland County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (217) 849-2631
  • Email:
    bhoward@cumberlandcoil.gov
  • Office Address:
    140 Courthouse Square, Toledo, IL 62468 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 146, Toledo, IL 62468
  • Start Time:
    5:15 AM End Time:
    7:30 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $120 to $140 for Election Day. $10 plus mileage reimbursement for poll worker who pick up or drop off election materials. $10 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Cumberland 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 2 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.