Scott County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (217) 742-3178
  • Email:
    countyclerk@scottcoil.gov
  • Office Address:
    35 East Market St, Winchester, IL 62694
  • Start Time:
    5:00 AM End Time:
    7:45 to 8:15 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $185 for Election Day. $20 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Scott 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 one hour. Training is required every even-numbered 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.

In addition to Election Day workers, Scott County is looking for Early Voting and post-election workers. Please contact election officials, listed above, for additional information.

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