Election Judge

City of Fridley•Fridley, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve your community and play a vital role in our democracy as an Election Judge for the 2026 election. In this position, you'll help prepare polling places, welcome and assist voters, issue ballots, and ensure the integrity of the voting process. Election Judges operate voting equipment, perform essential audits, and provide exceptional customer service throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to learn more about election operations, work as part of a dedicated team, and make a meaningful civic impact.

Requirements

Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Be eligible to vote in Minnesota.
Complete required online training session(s).
Previous experience as an Election Judge.
Must be a registered voter.
A candidate who is on the ballot in that precinct.
The spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling, or stepsibling of any candidate on the ballot in the same precinct.
The spouse, parent, child, or sibling of an Election Judge serving in the same precinct.
Anyone who signed or circulated a Nomination Petition for a candidate.
Any member of a committee petitioning for a referendum or recall on the ballot.

Nice To Haves

Previous administrative experience.
Bilingual or multilingual.
Previously served as Election Judge.
Available for assignment at any precinct.
Comfortable using computer systems and election technology.
Supervision experience.

Responsibilities

Sign in voters, register voters, distribute ballots, and ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote.
Setting up the polling place prior to opening (equipment, signage, voting booths) and closing the polling place following voting.
Operate and/or assist with voting equipment.
Perform various audits throughout the day as well as recording and transmitting vote totals.
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
High-level of attention to detail to ensure voter registrations and/or check-ins accurately correlate to the number of ballots given and ballots processed by vote counting equipment.
Troubleshoot technical difficulties with elections equipment following provided guides.
Access State Voter Registration System (SVRS) to verify voter’s information and eligibility to register or vote.
Update state voter records as required.
Handle confidential data.
Lead, manage, supervise, and provide work direction to all Election Judges assigned to polling place