Becoming a Judge of
Election
As active participants
in democracy, Judges of Election assist in safeguarding one of our
most treasured constitutional rights: our right to vote.
Click
here to sign up!
About Judges of
Election
The County Clerk's
office needs Judges of Election to serve in 30 precincts throughout
Knox County for each election. There are always shortages in some
areas of the county.
Training classes are held at a convenient location in the county
prior to the election. Trained Judges of Election can earn up to
$120 by attending a training class and working as a Judge on
Election Day.
At each polling place there are Judges representing both major
political parties. They are responsible for the administration of
the election procedures. They verify that only qualified persons are
permitted to vote, as well as give assistance to all voters. They
are nominated by the political parties to serve and are certified by
the Circuit Court.
Qualifications
to Become a Judge of Election
The qualifications to
become a Judge of Election are as follows:
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Be a registered
voter
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Be of good repute
and character
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Be able to read
and write the English language
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Be skilled in the
four fundamental rules of mathematics
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Not be a candidate
for any office in the election
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Not be a precinct
committeeman
If you would like more information about becoming a Judge of
Election, please call the Division of Election Services at
309/345-3858 or click
here to sign up!
Click
here to learn more about Judges of Election.
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