Election Judge

About the role

The City of Bloomington is hiring election judges for the August 11, 2026, Primary Election and the November 3, 2026, General Election. Election judges play a critical role in our democracy. As an election judge, you are responsible for administering election procedures at the polling place.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at your polling place at the assigned time.
• Be courteous and respectful to all voters regardless of race, physical challenge or efficiency in the English language.
• Read the Election Judge Guide prior to Election Day and participate in the Election Judge Training.
• Be responsible for the security of election equipment and supplies.
• Complete all election documentation accurately and completely.
• Support and report immediately to the Head Judge any malfunction or possible tampering of voting equipment, unusual or suspicious behavior occurring in the polling room or any other event or occurrence that may threaten the accurate gathering or sanctity of the vote.
• Abstain from making personal and political opinion comments while serving as an election judge.

Qualifications

• Are a United States citizen.
• Are eligible to vote in Minnesota (or are serving as a student election judge).
• Are able to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Are not a relative (spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling, stepsibling) of another election judge in the same precinct, or a candidate on the ballot.
• Are not a candidate in that election, or live with (either permanently or temporarily) any candidate on the ballot.

Supplemental Information

• CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS: Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety. Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions. Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $14.00 - $17.00 hourly. The rate of pay for the election judge position is $14.00 per hour. The rate of pay for head judge is $17.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Available shifts for August 11, 2026, Primary Election: 6:00 a.m. – close of polls (this could be until 10:00 p.m.), 6:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – close of polls (this could be until 10:00 p.m.)
• Available shifts for November 3, 2026, General Election: 6:00 a.m. – close of polls (this could be until 10:00 p.m.), 6:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – close of polls (this could be until 10:00 p.m.)

Preferences

• Party affiliation: Democratic Farmer Labor Party, Republican Party, Not Affiliated.
• Preferred assignment location: Select up to three locations from the provided list.
• Required question: Is there a method to require them to select all in order to submit?

Additional Information

• Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment? Yes/No
• Do you understand that the city will send correspondence via email and need to check spam/junk folders periodically? Yes/No
• Are you available to serve during the August 11, 2026, Primary Election? Yes/No
• Are you available to serve during the November 3, 2026, General Election? Yes/No
• Do you need a certification letter to provide to your employer as proof of service election day? Yes/No
• Are you interested in serving as a Head Judge? Yes/No
• Are you serving as a Student Election Judge (age 16 or 17)? Yes/No
• Under the Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11, please check the statement which best describes your current veteran's status: Not a Veteran, Veteran, Spouse of a Veteran, Disabled Veteran, Spouse of a Disabled Veteran.