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Union County, IL

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Phone:
(618) 833-5711
Email:
lmeisenheimer@unioncountyil.gov
Office Address:
309 West Market St, Room 116, Jonesboro, IL 62952
Poll Worker Start Time:
5:15 AM
Poll Worker End Time:
7:30 to 8:00 PM (You must work the full day)
Compensation:
$14 per hour for Election Day. $10 flat rate for training.

Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Union 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 is recommended prior to each election.

Additional Information

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

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

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.

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