Election Judge

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : City Center, 212 Central Avenue, Buffalo, MN
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 202500145
Department: Clerk/Elections
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

Election judges are essential to our democracy, as they are responsible for the administration of election procedures in the polling place. Election judges help to guarantee the rights of voters are protected and ensure the election process is fair, accurate and in accordance with election laws. Serving on a team of election judges is a wonderful, rewarding experience
Examples of Duties

• Open and close the polls (6 am to 9 pm or later)
• Take responsibility for all election materials
• Ensure qualified voters are permitted to vote only once
• Distribute ballots
• Use electronic pollpad equipment
• Help voters requiring assistance
• Maintain order in the voting place throughout the day
• Register new voters at the polling site
• Obtain the results after the polls are closed
• Certify the precinct election results
• Return supplies to Wright County Election Department

Typical Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with voters
• Ability to remain impartial
• Physical and mental ability to perform assigned tasks
• attention to detail and general math skills
• Ability to understand and follow election laws and procedures
• Comfortable with assisting and serving a diverse population

Supplemental Information
Training Sessions

All judges, even those who have served in prior elections, are required to complete training. Several training sessions will be scheduled by the Wright County Elections Office in the summer of election years. You will need computer access to complete the training.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01

To serve as an election judge you must:• be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older• be a Minnesota resident• not have had your voting rights revoked• read, write and speak the English language• attend required training sessionsDo you meet these required qualifications?

• Yes
• No

02

You are disqualified from serving as an election judge if:• you are a candidate for office• you are the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of any candidate on the ballotDo any of these criteria disqualify you from serving as an election judge?

• Yes
• No

03

Party Affiliation

• Democrat-Farmer-Union
• Republican
• Unaffiliated

04

Have you ever served as an election judge?

• Yes
• No

05

Precincts are open from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on election day with closing activity following. You may work in a precinct other than the one your reside in. Are you willing to work for the entire day?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you willing and available to work at the August 11, 2026 Primary Election?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you willing and available to work at the November 3, 2026 General Election?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you interested in being a Head Judge? This requires extra training and you will be required to work the whole day.

• Yes
• No

09

Are you interested in helping with Health Care voting? This requires extra training and happens prior to election day.

• Yes
• No

10

To ensure fair and honest election results, if selected to serve as an Election Judge, I will adhere to the following:• I will arrive at my assigned polling place at the assigned time and remain until my assigned time or excused by the Head Judge.• I agree to be courteous, respectful, and to assist all voters, regardless of national origin, physical challenge, or efficiency in the English language.• I agree to attend the Election Judge Training so that I am prepared to fulfill my assigned responsibilities to conduct the election according to Federal, State, and local election laws and policies.• I understand that we are responsible for the security of election equipment and supplies, and I will handle and monitor all such equipment and supplies as instructed.• I agree to complete all documentation required by Federal, State, and local election laws for my assigned position's responsibilities as accurately and completely as possible.• I agree to 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.• I will refrain from making personal and political opinion comments while serving as an Election Judge.• I certify that all information I have provided on this application is correct and that I have not omitted any information. I understand that giving false information or omitting requested data may disqualify me from further consideration as an Election Judge or result in dismissal, if discovered at a later date.• I authorize the City of Buffalo to verify the information I have provided in this application

• Yes, I agree
• No, I don't agree and wish to be removed from consideration

Required Question

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : City Center, 212 Central Avenue, Buffalo, MN
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 202500145
Department: Clerk/Elections
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

Election judges are essential to our democracy, as they are responsible for the administration of election procedures in the polling place. Election judges help to guarantee the rights of voters are protected and ensure the election process is fair, accurate and in accordance with election laws. Serving on a team of election judges is a wonderful, rewarding experience
Examples of Duties

• Open and close the polls (6 am to 9 pm or later)
• Take responsibility for all election materials
• Ensure qualified voters are permitted to vote only once
• Distribute ballots
• Use electronic pollpad equipment
• Help voters requiring assistance
• Maintain order in the voting place throughout the day
• Register new voters at the polling site
• Obtain the results after the polls are closed
• Certify the precinct election results
• Return supplies to Wright County Election Department

Typical Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with voters
• Ability to remain impartial
• Physical and mental ability to perform assigned tasks
• attention to detail and general math skills
• Ability to understand and follow election laws and procedures
• Comfortable with assisting and serving a diverse population

Supplemental Information
Training Sessions

All judges, even those who have served in prior elections, are required to complete training. Several training sessions will be scheduled by the Wright County Elections Office in the summer of election years. You will need computer access to complete the training.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01

To serve as an election judge you must:• be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older• be a Minnesota resident• not have had your voting rights revoked• read, write and speak the English language• attend required training sessionsDo you meet these required qualifications?

• Yes
• No

02

You are disqualified from serving as an election judge if:• you are a candidate for office• you are the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of any candidate on the ballotDo any of these criteria disqualify you from serving as an election judge?

• Yes
• No

03

Party Affiliation

• Democrat-Farmer-Union
• Republican
• Unaffiliated

04

Have you ever served as an election judge?

• Yes
• No

05

Precincts are open from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on election day with closing activity following. You may work in a precinct other than the one your reside in. Are you willing to work for the entire day?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you willing and available to work at the August 11, 2026 Primary Election?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you willing and available to work at the November 3, 2026 General Election?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you interested in being a Head Judge? This requires extra training and you will be required to work the whole day.

• Yes
• No

09

Are you interested in helping with Health Care voting? This requires extra training and happens prior to election day.

• Yes
• No

10

To ensure fair and honest election results, if selected to serve as an Election Judge, I will adhere to the following:• I will arrive at my assigned polling place at the assigned time and remain until my assigned time or excused by the Head Judge.• I agree to be courteous, respectful, and to assist all voters, regardless of national origin, physical challenge, or efficiency in the English language.• I agree to attend the Election Judge Training so that I am prepared to fulfill my assigned responsibilities to conduct the election according to Federal, State, and local election laws and policies.• I understand that we are responsible for the security of election equipment and supplies, and I will handle and monitor all such equipment and supplies as instructed.• I agree to complete all documentation required by Federal, State, and local election laws for my assigned position's responsibilities as accurately and completely as possible.• I agree to 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.• I will refrain from making personal and political opinion comments while serving as an Election Judge.• I certify that all information I have provided on this application is correct and that I have not omitted any information. I understand that giving false information or omitting requested data may disqualify me from further consideration as an Election Judge or result in dismissal, if discovered at a later date.• I authorize the City of Buffalo to verify the information I have provided in this application

• Yes, I agree
• No, I don't agree and wish to be removed from consideration

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