Douglas County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (217) 253-2442
  • Email:
    elections@douglascountyil.gov
  • Office Address:
    401 South Center St, Suite 203, Tuscola, IL 61953 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 467, Tuscola, IL 61953
  • Start Time:
    5:00 to 5:15 AM End Time:
    Approximately 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $200 for Election Day. $10 to $20 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Douglas 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 and is required every even-numbered year. A shorter recommended training is held prior to every election.

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.