Kankakee County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (815) 937-2990 ext. 2
  • Email:
    countyclerk@k3county.net
  • Office Address:
    189 East Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901
  • Start Time:
    5:00 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $225 for Election Day and training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Kankakee 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 4 hours.

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.