White County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (618) 382-7211 ext. 1
  • Email:
    Clerk@Whitecounty-il.gov
  • Office Address:
    323 East Main St, Carmi, IL 62821 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 339, Carmi, IL 62821
  • Start Time:
    5:30 AM End Time:
    Approximately 8:30 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $215 for Election Day and training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in White 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 1.5 hours. Training is required every even-numbered year.

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly 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.