McLean County, IL

This page contains information for McLean County, except for the City of Bloomington, IL, which recruits poll workers separately from McLean County. For information on being a poll worker in the City of Bloomington, click here.

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  • Phone:
    (309) 888-4035
  • Office Address:
    115 East Washington St, Room 102, Bloomington, IL 61701 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 1328, Bloomington, IL 61702
  • Start Time:
    5:00 AM End Time:
    Approximately 8:00 to 8:30 PM
    (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $220
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in McLean 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 typically lasts 4 hours. It is required annually. Most training is conducted online, but some positions may require in-person training.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. McLean County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.

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.