Hamilton County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (618) 643-2721
  • Office Address:
    100 South Jackson St, McLeansboro, IL 62859
  • Start Time:
    5:30 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM
    (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $196 for Election Day. $25 for training. Mileage is reimbursed if poll workers work out of their precinct.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Hamilton 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 two hours. Training is encouraged prior to every election served and is required once per 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.

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