Election Judges

Want to be an Election Judge?

Eligible to vote in the State of Minnesota.
Able to read, write, and speak English.
At least 18 years of age.
Not a candidate in the election, and not closely related to a candidate (Election Judges cannot be a spouse, parent, child, or sibling of a candidate.).
Not closely related to an election judge in the same precinct (but can serve in another precinct).

Become a Certified Election Judge by attending a 2-hour training class. The Steele County Property Tax and Elections Department will offer training classes during July. Several sessions will be offered, all judges must attend this training in 2024, it is the beginning of a new two-year certification with the Secretary of State's Office.
Commitment to working on the Election Days.
Certified Judges will be assigned to work at the City’s ten polling sites on Election Day by City Administration staff. A Head Judge is appointed at each Polling Site to assist during Election Day.
On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; judges begin working at 6:00 a.m. and usually finish before 10:00 p.m. Many judges choose to work all day and some request to work either the morning to early afternoon shift or the afternoon to evening shift.

Contact Jeanette Clawson, Administrative Coordinator, in the City Administration Office at 507.774.7341.