Election Judges
Apply to become an Election Judge at Savage City Hall.
Requirements:
You must be
- At least 18 years of age
- A Minnesota resident for at least 20 days
- A citizen of the United States
- Affiliated with a major political party
- Able to read, write and speak the English language
- Eligible to vote and reside in the county
- Appointed by the municipal clerk
- Able to attend biennial training sessions
You cannot be
- Related to another election judge in the same precinct
- A candidate's spouse, parent, child or sibling
- A candidate for the election in which you are serving
Duties
Responsibilities and Duties:- Work at one or several elections during your term
- Administer election procedures in the voting place
- Help protect the rights of the voters on Election Day
- Open and/or close the polls
- Responsible for all election materials
- Ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote only once
- Distribute ballots
- Help voters requiring assistance
- Maintain order in the voting place throughout the day
- Register new voters at the polling site
- Process absentee ballots
- Obtain the results after the polls are closed
- Certify the precinct election results
