All Election Judges and Polling Place Technicians in Suburban Cook County will receive a pay increase for the April 4, 2023, Consolidated Election, Clerk Karen Yarbrough announced at a press conference Thursday.
For the third time since taking office, Yarbrough and her Elections team have raised the pay for Election Day Workers. Election Judges will receive $250 and Polling Place Technicians will make $385 for working the upcoming Consolidated Election – a $50 and $20 increase, respectively.
“Our Election Judges are a precious resource and they deserve this pay raise,” said Yarbrough. “Over these last few years, with new equipment, ever-changing safety measures, and updated elections procedures – it takes skill and passion to keep up with it all in order to volunteer on Election Day. They are the lifeblood of our election operations and we could not get the job done without their service.”
Residents of all ages are encouraged to apply including veterans, college, and high school students, as well as bilingual residents, as the Clerk’s Office offers ballots to voters in 12 different languages.
The upcoming April 4 Consolidated Election includes candidates running for local municipal offices throughout suburban Cook County. These races include mayors, trustees, township officials, school districts, park districts, and fire protection districts, among other offices.
There are 1,430 precincts in suburban Cook County that require staffing by poll workers. The Clerk’s Office is seeking Election Judges ($250) and Polling Place Technicians ($385). Both assignments assist voters and work to ensure that the polling place is running smoothly. Payment for Polling Place Technicians is higher as they have additional responsibilities for voting equipment operations and setup.
New applicants for these positions must complete a required training course in advance of the election. They must also be available to set up voting equipment and serve on Election Day from 5 a.m. until the polling places close at 7 p.m.
Training classes hosted in several locations across suburban Cook County begin on Monday, March 6 and continue through Tuesday, March 28. After an application is accepted, residents will be able to register for a class using the Clerk’s Election Judge Portal. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
To apply to work on Election Day go to cookcountyclerk.com/work or call 312-603-0970.
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