Short answer
Sign up with the Cook County Clerk. Election judges are paid $250 to $400, depending on the job. [1]
Pay
Cook County says judges earn $250, and pay ranges from $250 to $400 depending on the role; polling place technicians earn more. [1]
If you have an employer
If you work for an employer with 25 or more employees, give written notice of your judge service by March 17, 2027 for the April 6 election, or by February 3, 2027 if there is a February 23 primary. [2]
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