States

Hancock County, IL

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Office Address:
500 Main St, Carthage, IL 62321
Mailing Address:
PO Box 39, Carthage, IL 62321
Poll Worker Start Time:
5:00 AM
Poll Worker End Time:
Approximately 8:00 PM (You must work the full day)
Compensation:
$120

Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Hancock 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: Training is typically 1.5 to 2 hours. Training is required prior to each election.

Additional Information

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.