Election Judges
How to Become an Election Judge
Would you like to serve as an Election Judge (poll worker). To qualify, you must be a registered voter in Jefferson County. You must also work at your assigned polling place between 6:00 a.m. and approximately 8:00 p.m. and meet several benchmarks as set forth by state statute and the demands of the job. In addition, you must attend a training class prior to the election.
If you are interested, please review the following benchmarks, print and complete the Election Judge Application (pdf) This form is in PDF format and requires the free Acrobat Reader to view and print - see instructions below. You may also sign up to be an Election Judge at your party caucus.
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Election Judge Qualifications
To facilitate the Election process, certain qualifications have been set for Jefferson County Election Judges in addition to the requirements listed under Colorado Revised Statute 1-6-101. Please consider the following before submitting your name for consideration as an election judge in Jefferson County.
- Must be a registered elector in Jefferson County (CRS 1-6-101(2) (a)).
- Must be physically and mentally able to perform and complete the assigned tasks (CRS 1-6-101(2) (b)). Some of the following abilities and tasks may be required:
- be able to "work" in a busy and stressful environment for 14+ consecutive hours.
- be in good physical condition that allows sitting and/or standing for long periods of time. Some lifting is involved.
- Must attend a class of instruction concerning the tasks of an Election Judge prior to working (CRS 1-6-101(2) (c)).
- Have never been convicted of any election offense or fraud (CRS 1-6-101(2) (d)).
- Are neither a candidate on the ballot nor a member of immediate family of the candidate (CRS 1-6-101(2) (e)).
- Must be able to provide your own transportation to the school of instruction, polling place, and counting center as required.
For more information
Link to the Colorado Secretary of State
http://www.elections.colorado.gov/DDefault.aspx?tid=568
Last Modified: Jan 4, 2012 10:40 AM
