Randolph County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (618) 826-5000 ext. 191
  • Office Address:
    1 Taylor St, Room 202, Chester, IL 62233
  • Start Time:
    5:00 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM
    (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $130 for Election Day. $40 for training. Poll workers who pick up or drop off election supplies receive an additional $10 plus mileage reimbursement.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Randolph 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 2 hours. Training is required every even-numbered year, but recommended annually.

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.