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2026 Election Judge Application

The City of Farmington is now accepting applications for Election Judges and Head Election Judges.

Election Judge wage is $13.50 per hour.

Head Election Judge wage is $15.00 per hour

As an Election Judge You Will Be Responsible For:

• Reporting to work at the assigned time
• Providing professional, courteous, and respectful service
• Assisting voters, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, nation origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age
• Completing, reading, and studying all training materials
• Adhering to federal, state, and local election laws and policies
• Keeping election equipment and supplies secure and operating said equipment as instructed
• Reporting to the Head Judge any malfunction or possible tampering of voting equipment or suspicious behavior that may threaten the accuracy of the election
• Remaining non-partisan and refraining from making political comments while serving as an Election Judge

Required Qualifications To Serve As An Election Judge Per Minesota Statue 204B.19:

• Must be eligible to vote in Minnesota; and
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language; and
• Must not be the spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling or stepsibling of any candidate on the ballot or of any election judge serving in the same precinct at the same time; and
• Must not be domiciled, either permanently or temporarily, with any candidate on the ballot at that election; and
• Must not be a candidate on the ballot at that election; and
• Must be appointed by the Farmington City Council; and
• Must complete the required training

Notice: All Election Judges are required to submit an Election Judge Application which asks you to provide information that includes private information under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA). This information will be used to make work assignments and to contact you regarding Election Judge training and other matters. In addition, the City provides your phone number and email address to Head Judges who are asked to contact you prior to Election Day. You are not legally required to provide any of the requested information; however, if you do not, the City of Farmington will be unable to process your application. Positions will remain open until filled.

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