Knowledge Base

Election judges are needed to help administer elections. They open and close the polls on election day and help voters who need assistance, ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote, and certify precinct election results.

• Required paid training classes offered in person and online.
• Judges must be at the polling place at 6:00 am and work until they are finished that evening (around 9:30 pm for regular judges or later for head judges)
• Half day shifts are also available, 6am - 2:00pm or 1:30pm to 9:30pm
• 2024 Election Dates: 
  • March 5, 2024 -Presidential Primary Election
  • August 13, 2024 - State Primary Election Day
  • November 5, 2024 - General Election Day
• If you are an election judge at a place that is not your polling place, you may vote absentee before Election Day.
• You can work in any or all of the elections in 2024.
• For the 2024 elections, judges will be paid a stipend.
• Judges can also choose to volunteer on Election Day. There is more flexibility in shifts for volunteers.

For more information on Election judges, visit our Election Judges Webpage and Work on Election Day | Rochester, MN (rochestermn.gov)