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.
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.
