Voting Operations – Provisional (VOP-P) Election Judges assist voters who need to submit additional information to determine or update their eligibility to vote (referred to as provisional voters). The VOP-P explains to voters why they must vote provisionally and guides voters through the provisional voting process. They fill in critical information on the provisional ballot applications and make sure the voters have completed and signed the documents. They issue paper ballots, explain how to mark the ballots, and make sure the ballots are voted securely. They complete security reports and tally sheets to keep track of provisional ballots and voters. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are required. The VOP-P Judge does not rotate to other voting stations.

Responsibilities:

  • Work as a team to close the polling place and prepare the materials and documentation to be returned to the Board of Elections
  • Confirm that voters need to vote provisionally and received the correct designation at check-in
  • Explain the provisional voting process to voters
  • Accurately complete and review the provisional ballot application
  • Make sure voters receive the correct ballot style
  • Safeguard voted provisional ballots
  • Make sure provisional voters do not place ballots in the scanning units
  • Work as a team to close the polling place and prepare the materials and documentation to be returned to the Board of Elections
  • Assist voters or other Election Judges as directed by the Chief Judges
Requirements:
  • Minimum age - 18 years
  • Complete all required training
  • Attend the mandatory pre-election set-up meeting at the assigned polling place the evening prior to Election Day. Standard meeting time is 6:30 pm, but may be adjusted if necessary
  • Able to speak clearly, listen well and to be friendly and welcoming
  • Able to sit for extended periods of time
  • Able to follow procedures; written and verbal instructions
Service Hours and Service Stipend (payment):
  • This is a full-day position
  • Pre-Election Set-up Hours: 6:30 pm until completion of set-up (approximately 9:30 pm
  • Election Day Service Hours: 6:00 am – to closing (approximately 11:00 pm)/li>
  • Election Day Payment: $250.00 Training Payment: $50.00

Note: Election Workers who served as Election Judges (poll workers) in the 2024 election cycle will receive a returning service bonus for Election Judge service during the 2026 election cycle. Election Judges will receive a $100.00 bonus for each full day served on Election Day or during Early Voting or a $50.00 bonus for each part day served on Election Day or during Early Voting