Vermilion County, IL

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

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  • Phone:
    (217) 554-1902
  • Email:
    ccelections@vercountyil.gov
  • Office Address:
    201 North Vermilion St, 1st Floor, Danville, IL 61832
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    After the polls close at 7:00 PM.     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $100 for Election Day. $50 for training. Workers who have not completed training earn $125.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Vermilion 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 2 hours. In-person and online training options are available.

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.