Franklin County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (618) 439-3403
  • Email:
    kevin.wilson@franklincountyil.gov
  • Office Address:
    901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 607, Benton, IL 62812
  • Start Time:
    5:00 to 5:15 AM End Time:
    8:00 to 9:00 PM     (Full-day shifts are preferred. Part-day shifts may also be available.)
  • Compensation:
    $150, plus mileage reimbursement for poll workers who pick up and drop off materials.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Franklin 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 hour. Franklin County encourages poll workers to train prior to every election. 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.